Project Scheduler - Huntsville

Saic; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC, located in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks an experienced Project Scheduler to develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for a reconfigurable air defense program. You will coordinate with program managers, engineers, and government customers to ensure on-time, within-budget deliverables while maintaining compliance with SAIC and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a proven IMS background on complex projects, strong CPM and EVM familiarity, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of experience; additional years accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience as a scheduler in a technical, project-driven, or mission-critical environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Strong CPM and dependency management understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple schedules with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate schedule health and risk to stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and government customers to align schedules with objectives.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify dependencies and risks.
• Monitor activities, anticipate delays, and report deviations.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies, including contingency planning.
• Create program reports, including Gantt charts and dashboards.
• Maintain schedule baselines and provide performance updates.
• Coordinate resource usage and realign personnel/equipment as needed.
• Ensure adherence to SAIC PMO standards and federal requirements.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM

Risk analysis

Communication

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Description

SAICis seeking an experiencedProject Schedulerto join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. The Scheduler will support a reconfigurable air defense project by developing, managing, and maintaining project schedules in coordination with program managers and cross-functional teams. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring that deliverables are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with SAIC and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex projects, proficiency in leading industry-standard scheduling tools, and the ability to apply scheduling best practices. In addition, the Scheduler should have a strong understanding of critical path management, resource planning, and risk mitigation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects that enable innovative solutions for governmental, defense, and intelligence operations. This role is hybrid remote requiring the candidate to be in or near Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Development and Management:Create, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:Collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, functional teams, contractors, and government customers to gather inputs and ensure schedule alignment with program objectives.
• Critical Path Methodology (CPM):Perform critical path analysis to identify dependencies, constraints, and project risks affecting schedule adherence.
• Progress Tracking:Monitor project activities, anticipate delays or challenges, and report deviations from the project schedule to the program team and functional teams.
• Risk Mitigation:Identify risks of schedule delays, propose mitigation strategies, and incorporate contingency planning.
• Reporting:Develop program-related reports, including Gantt charts, status reports, and progress dashboards to track project health.
• Baseline Management:Maintain project schedule baselines and provide performance updates to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and customer objectives.
• Resource Alignment:Coordinate the efficient use of resources, analyze resource constraints, and recommend realignment of personnel, equipment, or materials to optimize project execution.
• Policy Compliance:Ensure adherence to SAIC's Program Management Office (PMO) standards, federal regulations, and customer processes, including compliance with

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a technical discipline) and three (3) years of experience. Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Proven experienceas a scheduler in a technical, project-driven, or mission-critical environment.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Project or other industry-standard scheduling tools.
• Familiarity withEarned Value Management (EVM)principles.
• Strong understanding ofCritical Path Methodology (CPM)and dependency management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple schedules simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skillsto effectively articulate schedule health and risk to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly adapt to evolving project requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience managing schedules for projects supportingfederal government or defense agencies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and integration of Agile tasks into IMS frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in creating dashboards and reports using Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Earned Value Management experience (EVM) (SPI/CPI).