Project Scheduler III

Scientific Research Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation in North Charleston, SC seeks a mid to senior Project Scheduler III to lead the Integrated Master Schedule for a complex DoD IT deployment. The role requires hands-on experience with hardware procurement, infrastructure integration, and large-scale programs across Navy IT networks.

You will coordinate multi-vendor schedules, perform critical path and risk analysis, and communicate status and recovery plans to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in integrated master scheduling on DoD/government programs.
• Experience with Navy IT/network programs (NMCI, ONE-NET, CANES, ADNS).
• Led or participated in an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) with government engagement.
• Proficient in building complex, resource-loaded schedules from scratch.
• Strong Earned Value Management and IPMR/CPR reporting knowledge.
• Scheduling around cybersecurity milestones (IATT, ATO, eMASS) under RMF.
• Experience multi-vendor, multi-site with hardware lead times and installation sequencing.
• Strong executive communication to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all phases of the program lifecycle, from hardware procurement and site preparation through integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment
• Understanding the unique scheduling challenges of IT infrastructure programs: Naval Fleet Readiness Review Board (FRCB), Shore Installation Process Handbook (SIPH), long-lead hardware lead times, multi-vendor dependencies, site readiness sequencing, configuration management windows, and cut-over planning

Skills

Integrated Master Schedule

MS Project

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management

IPMR/CPR reporting

RMF milestones

Navy C4I familiarity

Multisite scheduling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/engineering/business/project management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Scheduler III

Location: US-SC-North Charleston

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Description

We are seeking a mid to Senior level Integrated Master Scheduler with hands-on experience in IT hardware procurement, infrastructure integration, and large-scale technology deployment programs to support a complex DoD or federal enterprise IT initiative.

• Building and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all phases of the program lifecycle, from hardware procurement and site preparation through integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment
• Understanding the unique scheduling challenges of IT infrastructure programs: Naval Fleet Readiness Review Board (FRCB), Shore Installation Process Handbook (SIPH), long-lead hardware lead times, multi-vendor dependencies, site readiness sequencing, configuration management windows, and cut-over planning

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business, project management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
• Seven plus years of demonstrated experience developing, baselining, and maintaining integrated master schedules on U.S. Government or DoD programs, with at least 3 years supporting Navy C4I, network integration, or IT infrastructure programs
• Direct experience scheduling programs within the Navy's IT/network enterprise - NMCI, ONE-NET, CANES, ADNS, or comparable C4I systems - including familiarity with the processes, stakeholders, and constraints that govern Navy network work
• Proven experience leading or playing a primary role in an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), including DCMA 14-Point compliance preparation and direct government engagement
• Deep proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent; ability to build complex, logic-driven, resource-loaded schedules from scratch
• Strong command of Earned Value Management principles, IPMR/CPR reporting requirements, and MIL-HDBK-881 WBS methodology
• Demonstrated experience scheduling around cybersecurity accreditation milestones (IATT, ATO, eMASS) under the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience managing multi-vendor, multi-site schedules with hardware procurement lead times, GFE/GFI dependencies, and installation sequencing constraints
• Ability to perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and probabilistic risk modeling independently
• Strong executive communication skills; demonstrated ability to brief schedule status, risks, and recovery paths to senior leadership and government customers

Desired Skills

• Understands IT infrastructure concepts well enough to build realistic, logic-driven schedules that reflect how the work actually flows
• Accurately captures hardware lead times, site readiness dependencies, and integration sequencing; catches conflicts before they drive delays
• Identifies root cause behind schedule variances, whether hardware, personnel, site access, or accreditation, and proposes realistic recovery paths
• Translates complex multi-site, multi-vendor schedule data into clear, decision-ready information for diverse audiences
• Manages shifting delivery dates, vendor changes, and evolving government requirements without losing schedule integrity
• Works across functional disciplines including engineering, logistics, IT operations, cybersecurity, contracts, and government stakeholders

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Possibly 1 or 2 Trips to DC a year

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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