Scheduler 3 (With TS/SCI Clearance and Full Scope Poly)

J&T Business Consulting; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company‑mã

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting is seeking an experienced Scheduler 3 in Elkridge, MD, to design and maintain resource-loaded schedules and align them with Master Program Schedules and IMPs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate schedules across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and quality control.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, 12 years of scheduling experience, and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• 12 years of scheduling experience on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience; 4 additional years may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules and Master Program Schedules using MS Project or Primavera.
• Link project schedules with overarching programs, IMPs, tracking milestones and dependencies.
• Define and implement schedule configuration, management, and version-control processes.

Skills

Scheduling

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitution

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Scheduler 3 (With TS/SCI Clearance and Full Scope Poly)

Elkridge, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $118,000 – $142,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Scheduler 3 to support a defense and secure technology program in Elkridge, MD.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain detailed, resource-loaded schedules for complex implementation, developmental, and operational systems. You will collaborate directly with cross-functional technical teams, integrating individual project schedules into an overarching Master Program Schedule and aligning them with Integrated Master Plans (IMPs).

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules and Master Program Schedules using MS Project, Primavera, or program-mandated software.

Link project schedules with overarching programs, Investment Portfolios, functional areas, and IMPs, tracking critical milestones, linkages, and dependencies.

Define and implement schedule configuration, management, and version-control processes, policies, and procedures.

Maintain the schedule build environment across staging, testing, deployment, and integration phases, including developing product build scripts.

Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings with project leadership and operational teams.

Coordinate cross-walks of milestones and interdependencies across functional areas such as engineering, manufacturing, testing, and quality control.

Provide strategic recommendations to Program Managers regarding the allocation of management reserves to mitigate resource and schedule constraints.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Experience: 12 years of scheduling experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Education Substitution: A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience (10 years required). 4 additional years of scheduling experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree (16 years total without a degree).

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited institution.

Technical Experience: At least 2 years of demonstrated experience managing schedules for engineering programs involving hardware and software development and multiple sub‑components.

Tool Proficiency: Demonstrated hands‑on expertise with MS Project or Primavera, including the successful completion of advanced‑level coursework in either tool.

Preferred Qualifications

Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) certification.

Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification.

Benefits & Compensation

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement for continued professional education

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