Project Scheduler

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Project Scheduler in Springfield, VA to join our project management team. You will create, baseline, and maintain detailed schedules for IDIQ contracts using MS-Project, coordinating with schedulers and engineers, and delivering weekly reporting and IMS/CDRL deliverables.

The ideal candidate has advanced MS-Project skills and a track record of managing complex schedules, with the ability to identify risks and propose corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in MS-Project software.
• Experience developing detailed schedules for IDIQ contracts and managing IMS/CDRL submissions.
• Strong teamwork abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for trackers and weekly reports.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top-Secret clearance or ability to obtain/maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Create, baseline, and maintain detailed project schedules for IDIQ contracts utilizing MS-Project.
• Collaborate with schedulers, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure schedule alignment and accurate forecasting.
• Manage and update the comprehensive projects tracker for weekly leadership/client reporting.
• Prepare, review, and submit weekly Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Generate and analyze the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with accurate timelines and milestones.
• Monitor progress vs baselines, identify delays/risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in project review meetings to provide schedule status updates and metrics.

Skills

MS-Project proficiency

IMS and CDRL knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

US Citizenship

Top-Secret clearance

Tools

MS-Project

Job description

Amentum has an excellent opportunity for a Project Scheduler to join our team in our Springfield VA location.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Scheduler to join our project management team.

In this role, you will work alongside our existing team of schedulers to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

This position offers a flexible schedule, providing the opportunity to work both on-site and from home.

The ideal candidate will have robust experience with MS-Project software and a proven track record of managing project trackers, ensuring timely reporting, and delivering critical schedule documentation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create, baseline, and maintain detailed project schedules for IDIQ contracts utilizing MS-Project software.
• Collaborate and work alongside other project schedulers, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure schedule alignment, resource optimization, and accurate forecasting.
• Manage and routinely update the comprehensive projects tracker to facilitate accurate weekly reporting to internal leadership and clients.
• Prepare, review, and formally submit the weekly Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Generate, analyze, and submit the weekly Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring all timelines, milestones, and critical path dependencies are accurately reflected.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, actively identifying potential delays, bottlenecks, or risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in regular project review meetings to provide schedule status updates, performance metrics, and insights.
• Ensure all scheduling practices and reports comply with company standards and strict contract requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Proven professional experience as a Project Scheduler with advanced proficiency in MS-Project software.
• Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated experience developing detailed schedules for IDIQ contracts and a strong understanding of managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and CDRL submissions.
• Teamwork: Strong ability to work seamlessly alongside other schedulers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for maintaining trackers and presenting weekly reports.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Security Clearance: Must possess an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Salary Range

Salary Range - $90,000 -$100,000

Compensation Details: 90,000-100,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

Original Posting: 08/06/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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