Project Scheduler

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is looking for a Project Scheduler to support the Precision Fires program in Huntsville, AL. The role involves creating and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with team leads, and ensuring timely updates. Candidates should have significant experience with project management tools and techniques, particularly Microsoft Project. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience or 6+ years without degree.
• Minimum 2 years as Project Scheduler using MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain resource-loaded project schedules.
• Update schedules regularly to meet reporting deadlines.
• Monitor and manage project schedules and resource allocations.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Team Coordination

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Project Scheduler to join our team in support of the Precision Fires program in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create and maintain multiple resource loaded project schedules for a number of projects within the organization, using Microsoft Project (MS Project) and displaying a thorough understanding of scheduling and project management.
• Schedules must be updated regularly to meet reporting deadlines, with inputs gathered from a number of sources.
• The Scheduler will provide a deep understanding of accepted scheduling techniques using MS Project.
• Project Scheduler will be directed by the project management staff, work with functional team leads and task leads to monitor and manage project schedules, resource allocations, life-cycle milestones, and provide weekly status updates.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years or more of related experience; Six (6) additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Active Secret Clearance preferred; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Significant training in project planning and scheduling.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience as a Project Scheduler using MS Project.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex project schedules, simultaneously.
• Must be proficient with running schedule health assessments and implementing fixes when needed.
• Proficient with advanced functions of Microsoft Project.
• MS Office experience 2010 or greater is required.
• Able to work amicably and effectively with subject matter experts and other technical personnel to resolve scheduling conflicts and effectively research and resolve data conflicts.
• Able to coordinate with team leads and/or technical and functional experts to ensure key milestones and dependencies are properly identified and specified.
• Able to work efficiently within deadlines to ensure accurate and comprehensive reports including schedule variances are provided within the timeframe needed.
• Able to efficiently work independently and in a team as the situation requires.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Milestones Professional preferred.
• Experience with running DCMA 14-point assessments preferred.
• Experience running various “what if” scenarios, and schedule risk assessments preferred.
• Experience running variance reports preferred.
• Experience working DOD contracts preferred.

Description

SAIC is seeking a Project Scheduler to join our team in support of the Precision Fires program in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create and maintain multiple resource loaded project schedules for a number of projects within the organization, using Microsoft Project (MS Project) and displaying a thorough understanding of scheduling and project management.
• Schedules must be updated regularly to meet reporting deadlines, with inputs gathered from a number of sources.
• The Scheduler will provide a deep understanding of accepted scheduling techniques using MS Project.
• Project Scheduler will be directed by the project management staff, work with functional team leads and task leads to monitor and manage project schedules, resource allocations, life-cycle milestones, and provide weekly status updates.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years or more of related experience; Six (6) additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Active Secret Clearance preferred; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Significant training in project planning and scheduling.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience as a Project Scheduler using MS Project.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex project schedules, simultaneously.
• Must be proficient with running schedule health assessments and implementing fixes when needed.
• Proficient with advanced functions of Microsoft Project.
• MS Office experience 2010 or greater is required.
• Able to work amicably and effectively with subject matter experts and other technical personnel to resolve scheduling conflicts and effectively research and resolve data conflicts.
• Able to coordinate with team leads and/or technical and functional experts to ensure key milestones and dependencies are properly identified and specified.
• Able to work efficiently within deadlines to ensure accurate and comprehensive reports including schedule variances are provided within the timeframe needed.
• Able to efficiently work independently and in a team as the situation requires.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Milestones Professional preferred.
• Experience with running DCMA 14-point assessments preferred.
• Experience running various “what if” scenarios, and schedule risk assessments preferred.
• Experience running variance reports preferred.
• Experience working DOD contracts preferred.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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