Project Scheduler

Leidos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IMS Project Scheduler, where you'll play a vital role in managing and tracking program milestones for a state-of-the-art secure web service operation. This dynamic position requires expertise in project management tools and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with program teams. You'll be at the forefront of a high-security cloud environment, ensuring that schedules are maintained and objectives are met. If you have a passion for project management and a desire to contribute to innovative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and scheduling tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track key program milestones across multiple programs.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to shape program management tools.
• Evaluate project schedule progress and identify issues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Confluence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are currently seeking an IMS Project Scheduler to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population. Apply today to become part of the Leidos team that is assisting CESO as they migrate to a high security cloud environment by providing network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities:

• SME-level utilization of program management tools to identify and track key program milestones across multiple programs including contract deliverables
• Maintaining planned schedules for multiple program teams
• Assessing a variety of program metrics and providing reports to Program Managers to ensure support requirements and objectives are being met
• Managing schedules across multiple programs to forecast staffing requirements.
• Collaborating with Program Managers to shape program management tools to meet program needs.
• Serving as key point of contact for scheduling internal Program Management meetings in support of multiple programs
• Participating in special projects as required

Successful candidates will possess:

• Experience utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Confluence, or similar
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience. Add'l experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Candidate must possess an active DOD TS/SCI level security clearance
• Assist in setting up tasks and sub tasks to ensure proper recognition of project requirements as scheduled.
• Record project time-lines and maintain database of tasks and respective status.
• Record all new information into database and provide scheduled reports for coordination.
• Interact with stakeholders to update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan.
• Evaluate project schedule progress, performance and identify developing problem areas.
• Support project management team to maintain timely and effective change management processes, procedures and systems.
• Assist project team to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed on project progress.
• Highlight slipped schedules and critical path impacts.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management support specifically project management of the built environment including design and construction of facilities and infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in scheduling projects using an industry accepted scheduling tool. (Primavera OR Microsoft Project, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in developing resource loaded project schedules.
• Communications: must accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing, prepare and conduct effective technical presentations, provide thorough project monitoring and reporting, and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers and management levels.
• Computer Applications: Proficient in applying MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management applications, and know how to use the Internet as a data gathering and communicating tool.
• Administrative: Provides organized documentation, and has an awareness of general documentation systems.
• Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office and MS Power Point.
• IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Ability to translate highly technical matter to non-technical audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners

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Original Posting:
March 24, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $80,600.00 - $145,700.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.