Project Scheduler

D2 Consulting; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Technical Services, located in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Project Scheduler to build, manage, and communicate schedules for IT programs that support government missions.

You will work with program managers, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure plans are realistic, risks are visible, and execution stays on track. A TS/SCI w/ CI Poly clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in project scheduling, preferably for IT gov contracting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to translate complex technical work into clear, structured plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain the rationale behind the schedule.
• Proactive mindset to improve schedules, not just track them.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define timelines, milestones, and sequencing.
• Translate technical work and contract requirements into clear, actionable schedules.
• Analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and recommend adjustments.
• Track progress against baselines and report variances with data-driven clarity.
• Create concise, client-ready reports and visualizations for leadership and government stakeholders.
• Help drive consistency and best practices across projects and programs.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Clear communication

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Gov contracting experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

• ACTIVE TS/SCI W/CI POLY SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

At D2, we partner with government clients to deliver complex IT solutions that drive real mission impact. We’re looking for a Project Scheduler who can bring structure to complexity—someone who can build, manage, and communicate schedules that keep programs aligned, accountable, and moving forward.

This role sits at the intersection of program delivery, data, and strategy. You’ll work closely with program managers, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure plans are realistic, risks are visible, and execution stays on track.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define timelines, milestones, and sequencing
• Translate technical work and contract requirements into clear, actionable schedules
• Analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and proactively recommend adjustments
• Track progress against baseline and communicate variances in a clear, data‑driven way
• Create concise, client‑ready reports and visualizations for leadership and government stakeholders
• Help drive consistency and best practices across projects and programs

What You Bring

• 4+ years of experience in project scheduling, ideally supporting IT programs in a government contracting environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Project
• Ability to translate complex technical work into clear, structured plans
• Strong communication skills—you can explain the “why” behind the schedule, not just the dates
• A proactive mindset—you don’t just track schedules, you improve them

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting DoD or civilian federal agencies
• Exposure to Agile or hybrid delivery environments
• Hands‑on technical experience to understand the context of the projects

Why D2

• You’ll work on programs that matter—supporting real government missions
• You’ll be part of a collaborative, low‑ego team that values clarity and ownership
• You’ll have the autonomy to improve processes, not just follow them
• We focus on outcomes, not unnecessary overhead

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above‑stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit‑based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran‑Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.