Project Scheduler

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

ESOP

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid leave

Bonuses

Job summary

CFD Research is seeking a Project Scheduler to join our Huntsville HQ onsite. You will develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules, coordinate with engineering, procurement, and program management, and ensure accurate earned value integration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM, 3–5 years of scheduling experience, proficiency with Microsoft Project, and ability to create WBS and logic relationships. DoD clearance preferred; active clearance a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting project scheduling, controls, planning, or related discipline.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating schedules using scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.
• Ability to develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), define activities, establish logic relationships, and maintain schedule baselines.
• Experience tracking schedule performance, milestones, and critical path activities, and project status.
• Understanding of Critical Path Analysis, Free Float/Slack, and Total Float/Slack.
• Experience preparing schedule status reports and executive-level presentations for stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze schedule data and identify risks, delays, resource constraints, and recovery opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure schedule has complete scope coverage, identify potential scope growth, and ensure allowances and contingencies are used.
• Use industry benchmarks and internal historical durations to validate the quality of the overall schedule.
• Consult with project managers and technical experts to create, update and analyze schedules; recommend workarounds and schedule improvement ideas to regain schedule slippage.
• Coordinating project timelines with internal departments.
• Evaluating performance against schedule and prepare project progress reports.
• Communicate schedule status on a regular basis via formal and informal meetings and reports.
• Work closely with key stakeholders including engineering, procurement, and program management to properly sequence the work, assess durations, and enhance the overall quality and accuracy of the plan.
• Use resource loading to coordinate the project's earned value system with schedule updates.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Project

SSI Tools

Job description

About CFD Research

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com. CFD Research is looking to hire a talented Project Scheduler to join our growing PMO team at our Huntsville, AL HQ.

Responsibilities

• Ensure schedule has complete scope coverage, identify potential scope growth, and ensure allowances and contingencies are appropriately used.


• Use industry benchmarks and internal historical durations to validate the quality of the overall schedule.


• Consult with project managers and technical experts to create, update and analyze schedules; recommend workarounds and schedule improvement ideas to regain schedule slippage.


• Coordinating project timelines with internal departments.


• Evaluating performance against schedule and prepare project progress reports.


• Communicate schedule status on a regular basis via formal and informal meetings and reports.


• Work closely with key stakeholders including engineering, procurement, and program management to properly sequence the work, assess durations, and enhance the overall quality and accuracy of the plan.


• Use resource loading to coordinate the project's earned value system with schedule updates.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field.


• 3–5 years of experience supporting project scheduling, project controls, planning, program management, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or a related discipline.


• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules using scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.


• Ability to develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), define activities, establish logic relationships, and maintain schedule baselines.


• Experience tracking schedule performance, milestones, critical path activities, and project status.


• Understanding of Critical Path Analysis, Free Float/Slack, and Total Float/Slack


• Experience preparing schedule status reports, critical path analyses, and executive-level presentations for internal and external stakeholders.


• Ability to analyze schedule data and identify risks, delays, resource constraints, and recovery opportunities.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Current Active Secret Clearance Preferred)


• Experience supporting government, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, construction, or technology programs.


• Experience with Rolling Wave Methodology of Schedule Development


• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)


• Familiarity with DCMA 14-Point Assessment and PMI scheduling standards.


• PMI-SP, PMP, or other project management certifications


• Experience using SSI Tools


• Experience with Resource Loading

Location

This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories