Schedule Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

401k match

ESOP

Educational reimbursement

Health insurance option

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced scheduler to develop and manage a Master Schedule for an Army Aviation Acquisition Program using Primavera. You will coordinate inputs, analyze schedules, and deliver metrics to stakeholders.

The role requires extensive EVM experience, strong communication, and ability to drive schedules across multiple teams. On-site Huntsville, Alabama with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in developing/executing master schedules for acquisition programs.
• Fully trained in Primavera as scheduling tool.
• Experienced in EVM and establishing EACs.
• Experience with life cycle support strategies and acquisition documentation.
• Knowledge of managing/planing/executing complex projects.
• Ability to support complex acquisition development programs.
• Strong teamwork and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Master Schedule for an Army Acquisition Program using Primavera.
• Conduct schedule analyses to ensure network logic and critical paths.
• Track progress and produce custom reports/metrics.
• Provide guidance on recovery plans and schedule workarounds.
• Conduct EVM reporting and monthly variance assessments.
• Support risk management and change control activities.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Master scheduling

Cost/schedule integration

Critical path analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Gather data, establish, and maintain a Project Master Schedule for an Army Aviation Acquisition Program utilizing Primavera. Coordinate and align inputs from participating groups.

• Conducting schedule analysis and assessments to ensure schedules are structured properly with complete network logic, are capable of reporting critical path(s), and follow industry scheduling best practices.
• Conduct trend analysis, baseline vs current, margin assessment, cost/schedule risk assessments, duration compression and health checks.
• Tracking schedule progress and developing custom reports/metrics
• Providing guidance and recommendations on schedule work-arounds and recovery plans for customers to make effective decisions
• Conducting cost and schedule integration, ensuring budget and resource requirements for programs/projects are realistic and achievable. Assessing the impacts resulting from changes to project cost, schedule or technical baselines
• Update at specified intervals the current status of the project, variances and related actions. Obtain from participating groups monthly progress updates to schedule activities and consolidate into the project master schedule.
• Interpret the results of the subsequent analyses, identifying critical activities and their effects on the schedule and validate that remedial actions will meet customer requirements.
• Report the project status to the Stakeholders and develop "what if" scenarios and recovery plans as needed. Maintain and operate change control process.
• Participate in the Risk Management process and manage schedule related mitigation and avoidance actions.
• Conduct Earned Value Management reporting and monitoring on a monthly basis.
• Analyze performance data and prepare Estimates at Completion (EACs). Support the annual PPBE process internal to the Project Office.
• Providing expert guidance and implementation and management of integrated scheduling tools
• Preparation of written and verbal reports to management regarding cost schedule variances.
• Conduct weekly IMS reviews
• Participate in change control boards and other meetings as required to ensure proper resource planning and forecasting

Required Skills/Experience

• 8 years of experience in developing and executing Master Schedules for acquisition programs.
• Must be fully trained/experienced in Primavera as a scheduling tool.
• Must be experienced in EVM and establishing EACs.
• Experience in managing life cycle support strategies and the required acquisition documentation.
• Knowledge and experience managing, planning, and executing complex projects
• Ability to support complex acquisition development projects.
• Work effectively with others and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Teamwork focused on conducting studies, logistics and technical projects, or problem resolution.
• Strong interpersonal relations skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Expert level of familiarity with Microsoft Office products

#LI-AS1

Interesting Work

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.