Scheduler (Government)

AT&T; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T Global Public Sector in Columbia, Maryland seeks a Government Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated schedules across projects, resources, and milestones. This role requires TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and involves coordinating with internal teams, customers, and partners to meet mission commitments.

The position is office-based in Columbia, MD, with a 40-hour work week and a focus on maintaining schedule integrity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of professional scheduling experience supporting a U.S. government contract.
• Experience managing schedules and priorities in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Success collaborating across technical, program, customer, and partner teams to align schedules, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills to present schedule status and risks.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning, coordination, and management of schedules for complex engineering projects and tasks.
• Keep stakeholders informed with timely updates on schedules, milestones, and deliverable status.
• Identify and monitor project risks, presenting practical containment strategies for contract execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and external organizations to align planning, coordination, and execution.
• Adapt priorities and schedules quickly to meet evolving mission and customer needs.
• Support a 24x7 operational environment by responding to after-hours requests to meet service levels.

Skills

Scheduling

Stakeholder collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user. We offer support of end user devices including desktop, workplace peripherals, and voice and video devices. We support local and campus area networks, including wireless and cable plant

The RIS I Projects Team is seeking a Scheduler to develop and maintain an integrated schedule across projects, milestones, resources, dependencies, risks, and deliverables. This role will provide leadership with clear visibility to resolve conflicts and keep customer commitments on track.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
• Drive the planning, coordination, and management of schedules and activities for complex engineering projects and tasks.
• Keep stakeholders informed with timely updates on schedules, milestones, and deliverable status.
• Identify and monitor project risks, then present practical containment strategies that support efficient contract execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and external organizations to align planning, coordination, and execution.
• Adapt priorities and schedules quickly to meet evolving mission, contract, and customer needs.
• Support a 24x7 operational environment by responding to after-hours requests as needed to meet service-level commitments.

Required Clearance:

TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

• Possess 7-10 years of professional scheduling experience supporting a U.S. government contract.
• Demonstrate experience managing schedules and priorities in a dynamic, team-based environment with frequently changing mission or customer requirements.
• Demonstrate success collaborating across technical, program, customer, and partner teams to align schedules, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Apply strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills to manage competing priorities and clearly present schedule status, risks, and recommended actions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, project management, or a related field is preferred; additional relevant scheduling experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Our Scheduler (Government)

earns $98,100 - $161,900 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Extensive employee wellness programs

Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Columbia, Maryland

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.