Strategic Project Controller & Scheduler

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc.; Dayton (OH); In loco; USD 70.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a junior- to mid-level Project Control Analyst to support planning and execution of complex engineering programs.

The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated program schedules, working with program managers, engineering leads, and business operations to ensure schedule integrity. The ideal candidate is proficient with Microsoft Project, understands waterfall scheduling, and is familiar with Agile

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Approximately 2–7 years of experience in project scheduling, project controls, program management, engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project including schedule development, dependencies, baselines, and reporting.

Mansioni

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Translate program scope into executable schedules with managers and leads.
• Create linked schedules with dependencies, milestones, and critical paths.
• Incorporate Agile releases into the integrated schedule.
• Prepare schedule data for reviews and leadership briefings.

Conoscenze

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Project

Descrizione del lavoro

Project Control Analyst

Program Planning and Scheduling

Location: Dayton, Ohio | Salary range: $70,000–$105,000

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Control Analyst todevelop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules for complexengineering and defense programs. This position works directly with programmanagers, engineering leads, control account managers (CAMs), and businessoperations personnel to build executable plans, evaluate schedule performance,and communicate risks to program leadership.

The ideal candidate has independently managed complex,resource-loaded schedules in an earned value management (EVM) environment andcan turn detailed schedule data into clear recommendations. Candidates mustcurrently reside within commuting distance of Dayton, Ohio, be U.S. citizens,and hold or be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required forassigned programs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain logically linked integratedmaster schedules (IMS) in Microsoft Project, aligned with the work breakdownstructure, contractual milestones, and technical execution plan.

Integrate engineering design, hardware andsoftware development, procurement, integration, qualification testing,production, and delivery activities, including subcontractor and supplierdependencies.

Build and maintain resource-loaded schedules;coordinate resource requirements, remaining work, and estimate-to-completeupdates with CAMs and business operations personnel.

Lead recurring schedule status meetings,validate progress with activity owners, and maintain accurate actual dates,remaining durations, and forecast completion dates.

Perform critical path and driving path analysis,evaluate float and milestone trends, and identify schedule risks, resourceconflicts, and impacts across teams.

Conduct schedule health and quality assessmentsusing tools such as SSI Tools or forProject Schedule Analyzer; identify andresolve logic, constraint, status, and baseline issues.

Support schedule risk assessments, includingdevelopment of duration uncertainty inputs with technical leads, analysis ofresults, and identification of mitigation actions.

Prepare baseline change requests and what-ifschedules; assess proposed changes, support approval reviews, and maintainbaseline traceability.

Support EVM reporting by maintaining alignmentamong schedule activities, control accounts, work packages, and resource plans;investigate schedule variances and support corrective actions.

Prepare leadership summaries, milestone charts,and schedule narratives for program reviews and customer briefings. Clearlyexplain performance, emerging issues, and recommended recovery actions.

Apply rolling-wave planning and integrate Agilereleases and increments into the program schedule where appropriate; supportschedule development for proposals and program reviews.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, informationsystems, engineering, project management, or a related field, or an equivalentcombination of education and relevant experience.

At least four years of relevant planning,scheduling, or project controls experience, including direct responsibility fordeveloping, maintaining, and analyzing complex integrated master schedules.

Advanced working proficiency with MicrosoftProject, including dependency logic, calendars, constraints, baselines,resource loading, progress tracking, and critical path analysis.

Hands-on experience supporting programs with EVMrequirements and coordinating schedule status, remaining work, and performanceanalysis with CAMs or equivalent work package owners.

Experience conducting schedule healthassessments and translating findings into specific schedule corrections.Familiarity with DCMA 14-point assessment concepts and schedule qualityexpectations.

Experience supporting schedule baseline changes,what-if analysis, and development of schedule recovery plans.

Ability to work directly with engineering andtechnical teams to validate activity durations, sequencing, completioncriteria, and dependencies.

Strong Excel skills and the ability to prepareclear schedule reports and leadership presentations using Microsoft Officeapplications.

Strong analytical, organizational, andcommunication skills, with the ability to manage recurring reporting deadlinesand challenge incomplete or inconsistent schedule inputs.

Current residence within commuting distance ofDayton, Ohio, and ability to commute to assigned Dayton-area work locations forrequired on-site support.

U.S. citizenship.

Active security clearance or the ability toobtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of planning and schedulingexperience supporting defense, aerospace, or other complex engineeringprograms, including large schedules with thousands of activities.

Experience with SSI Tools, for Project ScheduleAnalyzer, Milestones Professional, and Acumen or comparable schedule riskanalysis software.

Experience performing schedule risk assessmentsand supporting DCMA Earned Value Management System Compliance Metrics (DECM)assessments or similar customer reviews.

Experience supporting proposal schedules,integrated baseline reviews, and contractual schedule or EVM reporting,including IPMDAR or legacy IPMR deliverables.

Experience with rolling-wave planning and hybridAgile/waterfall execution across integrated hardware and software efforts.

Technical background in information systems,software development, or engineering; experience automating schedule analysisand reporting using VBA, SQL, or similar tools.

Benefits Summary

Medical, Dental, and Vision care plans

Paid Time-off and Parental leave programs

Group Term Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Ownership

Tuition Assistance, Training, and educationdevelopment offerings

IS4S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protectedveteran status, disability status, sexual orientation or gender identity.