Senior Microsoft Project Scheduler & PM Lead

Leidos; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Shaw AFB, SC is seeking a Microsoft Project / Project Management Specialist with TS/SCI clearance. The role focuses on IMS development, CPM analysis, resource loading, and executive dashboards to support DoD programs.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of scheduling experience, advanced MS Project skills, and strong collaboration across multiple bases. Occasional travel up to 2 times per month is required.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Admin, Engineering or related field
• 8–12 years of relevant scheduling experience
• 3–5 years of professional scheduling experience with MS Project in DoD/federal environments
• Expert-level mastery of MS Project
• Advanced capability in MS 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Power Automate)
• Advanced Excel (data modeling, Pivot Tables, Power Query)
• Understanding of DoD scheduling health checks, CPM, and WBS development
• Ability to travel up to 2 times a month, up to 5 days

Responsibilities

• Develop and baseline high-fidelity IMS using Microsoft Project (Standard/Professional, Project Server, and Project Online).
• Lead MS Project-driven collaboration across four operating locations.
• Perform CPM analyses to evaluate primary, secondary, and tertiary critical paths.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules mapping personnel, equipment, facilities, and funding timelines.
• Translate schedule mechanics into executive dashboards, Gantt charts, milestones, and slides; deliver weekly/monthly briefings.
• Synchronize with SMEs, project managers, and planners across Lackland, Langley, Nellis, Shaw.

Skills

MS Project

CPM Analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams & SharePoint

DoD scheduling

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project Server

Project Online

SharePoint

Power Automate

MS Teams

Job description

Leidos in Shaw AFB, SC is seeking a Microsoft Project / Project Management Specialist with TS/SCI clearance. The role focuses on IMS development, CPM analysis, resource loading, and executive dashboards to support DoD programs.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of scheduling experience, advanced MS Project skills, and strong collaboration across multiple bases. Occasional travel up to 2 times per month is required.