Sr. Project Manager/IT Analyst

Akima; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Heritage Interiors, an Akima company, seeks a Planning Analyst/Scheduler to drive IMS integration, master schedule alignment, and proactive project control. You will work on-site with program management, technical staff, and other teams to ensure schedule integrity and timely decision-making.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership potential, and teamwork, with a focus on MS Project expertise and alignment with department budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BA.
• 8-10 years of IT, Business Analyst, and/or Systems Operational support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure major Projects and Programs Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) are integrated across functional groups.
• Engage with the Program Team to analyze schedules and improve performance.
• Perform risk analyses and resolve critical path conflicts.
• Develop new scheduling concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Support recommendations on schedule methodologies and IMS development.
• Lead day-to-day activities on complex projects and coordinate with resource managers.

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Planning Analyst/Scheduler responsible for the implementation of standard processes and tools and program planning and control practices. This position will work within a team environment consisting of program management, technical, and other supporting staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong teamwork skills, exhibit strong leadership potential, and possess comprehensive verbal and written communication/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure major Projects and Programs Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across functional groups. Utilize Gantt, milestone charts, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify schedule variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
• Engage with the Program Team to perform thorough project analysis showing knowledge and understanding of the program and the principles of project management and suggests/creates/implements work around to enhance schedule performance.
• Perform risk analyses and identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Understand numerous facets of scheduling and contribute to the development of new scheduling concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Support new recommendations on schedule methodologies and proposal strategies and develop IMS.
• Frequent use of industry scheduling best practices. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Project is a must.
• Manages the day-to-day activities on complex Technical or non-Technical project(s).
• Manages the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
• Monitors project(s) to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• May conduct performance/project analyses to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs.
• Performs complex tasks and has some latitude for determining appropriate processes to follow.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.
• Supervision may be provided through a team of subordinate supervisors and/or managers.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• In-depth understanding of the field's concepts and principles.
• Supervision may be provided through a team of subordinate supervisors and/or managers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BA.
• 8-10 years of IT, Business Analyst, and/or Systems Operational support.

Job ID

2026-25607

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$165K to $175K

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Heritage Interiors, an Akima company, is not just another federal FF&E contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Heritage Interiors, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Heritage Interiors provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Heritage Interiors delivers turnkey and a-la-carte solutions for all facility outfitting, transition, and commodities needs.

As a Heritage Interiors employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.