Sr. Project Manager/IT Analyst - Alexandria, VA

VetJobs; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs seeks a Planning Analyst/Scheduler to implement standard processes and tools for program planning and control. The role collaborates with program management, technical teams, and support staff to ensure on-schedule delivery.

The ideal candidate demonstrates teamwork, strong communication, and leadership potential, with extensive experience in project management and scheduling methodologies. On-site work is required at the Alexandria, VA location.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop IMS and ensure schedule integration across functional groups.
• Analyze schedules, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform risk analyses and resolve network logic conflicts.
• Promote best scheduling practices and contribute to IMS development.
• Lead project scheduling activities and coordinate with resource managers.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Risk analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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

City*

Alexandria

State*

Virginia

Job_Category

IT

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Akima