Project Scheduler

Science Applications International Corp.; Virginia; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support the Propulsion Test Facility (PTF) contract. This role is remote with ~10% travel to Rhode Island, Indiana, and Northern Virginia, requiring strong scheduling skills using MS Project.

You will develop, maintain, and coordinate detailed project schedules, perform baselining, risk analysis, and provide progress updates to leadership while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years scheduling or project planning experience.
• Proficiency with MS Project and related scheduling tools.
• Understanding of earned value management (EVM).
• U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules across all phases.
• Coordinate with PMs and team members to gather and update schedule data.
• Identify and mitigate scheduling risks and issues proactively.
• Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Utilize scheduling software to manage timelines and baselines.
• Prepare reports on schedule status and deviations.
• Analyze schedules to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support Project Online/Server usage and integration when needed.

Skills

MS Project

Scheduling

EVM knowledge

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years experience

Associates + 8 years experience

Masters + 4 years experience

Tools

Project Online/Server

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experiencedProject Scheduler to support the Propulsion Test Facility (PTF) contract.

Note: This position will be remote with estimated travel time of 10% to predominantly Rhode Island, Indiana and Northern Virginia.

Position Summary:

The Project Scheduler is responsible for creating, updating and coordinating project schedules with the program management and technical teams. Create resource usage models and predictions. Works closely with team leaders to build, evaluate and optimize project schedules. The Project Scheduler will participate in a cross-functional team environment in development and oversight of development and related project schedules. As a highly motivated individual with very good organization, technical, and communication skills, you will work with a team of professionals to deliver superior service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules, including all phases of project execution.
• Coordinate with project managers and team members to gather schedule information and update schedules accordingly.
• Identify potential scheduling issues and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate schedule updates and changes to project teams and stakeholders.
• Utilize scheduling software to create and manage project timelines.
• Prepare regular reports on project schedule status, highlighting any deviations or risks.
• Analyze project schedules to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures related to scheduling.
• The Project Scheduler will work with the project leadership team to perform Microsoft Project tasks such as:
• Project Setup:
  • Creating New Projects: Set up new projects, including defining project start dates, calendars, and working times.
  • Task Management: Create, organize, and link tasks (using dependencies), set task constraints, Deadlines, and milestones.
• Resource Management:
  • Defining Resources: Add and categorize resources and set resource availability.
  • Assigning Resources: Assign resources to tasksand understand how different assignment types affect task scheduling.
• Scheduling:
  • Effort Driven Tasks: Knowledge of effort-driven scheduling and how to apply it.
  • Critical Path Method (CPM): Identify and manage the project’s critical path to ensure timely project completion. Knowledge of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary critical paths
  • Handling Overallocations: Use tools like the Resource Graph, Resource Usage view, and leveling methods to resolve resource overallocation issues.
  • Baselines: Set and manage baselines for tracking project progress.
• Tracking Progress:
  • Updating Tasks and Progress: Mark tasks as in progress, completed, or adjust task and project dates based on real-world data.
  • Variance Analysis: Compare baseline and actuals to analyze project performance and variances.
• Views and Reports:
  • User-Defined Views: Customize and save different views (Gantt Chart, Task Usage, Resource Sheet, Network Diagram) to fit your scheduling needs.
• Collaboration:
  • Sharing and Exporting: Efficiently share project plans through exporting and publishing, often involving integration with other Microsoft Office tools.
  • Project Online and Server: Having some exposure to Project Online or Project Server for enterprise-level project management would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Required:

• HS/GED and ten (10) years' experience; Or Associates and eight (8) years' experience; Or Bachelors and six (6) years' experience; Or Masters and four (4) years’ experience.
• The ideal candidate must be able to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment and operate entrepreneurially and collaboratively to accomplish deliverables.
• Proficiency with scheduling software, with a strong preference placed on MS Project.
• Experience in project planning/scheduling.
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Applications, and integration between Office and Project.
• An understanding of critical path methodology to ensure, and communicate, timely delivery of milestone tasks.
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM).
• US citizenship.
• Ability to obtain security clearance; Existing clearance status is preferred but not required.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.