Strategic Master Scheduler | MS Project Expert

Method, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Training benefit

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods seeks a Master Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze complex IMS schedules across multiple projects for DoD missions. You will ensure schedules reflect scope, resources, milestones, risks, and interdependencies.

The role requires leading schedule baselines, validating data, performing critical path and trend analyses, and delivering executive-level reports and dashboards using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Project Online, or MS Project Server.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience developing and managing complex project schedules.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing integrated master schedules for large, complex programs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze schedule performance and communicate findings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage complex integrated master schedules (IMS) for multiple projects and programs.
• Build project schedules from WBS, project plans, and program requirements.
• Establish task sequencing, dependencies, milestones, and resource assignments.
• Maintain schedule integrity through validation, QA, and configuration management.
• Perform critical path, float, schedule variance, and trend analyses to identify risks.
• Develop and maintain schedule baselines and document changes.
• Conduct schedule status reviews with managers and leadership.
• Prepare executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and briefings.
• Identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with priorities and resources.
• Provide expert guidance on scheduling tools and best practices.
• Develop standardized processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Train staff in scheduling techniques and Microsoft Project usage.
• Support portfolio-level scheduling activities.
• Coordinate schedule integration across projects to identify interdependencies.

Skills

Advanced scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/PM/Engineering/IS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Project Online

Power BI

MS Project Server

Job description

Spry Methods seeks a Master Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze complex IMS schedules across multiple projects for DoD missions. You will ensure schedules reflect scope, resources, milestones, risks, and interdependencies.

The role requires leading schedule baselines, validating data, performing critical path and trend analyses, and delivering executive-level reports and dashboards using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Project Online, or MS Project Server.