Develop, maintain, and optimize an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that aligns with contract deliverables, milestones, and dependencies.
Track Earned Value Management (EVM) indicators to monitor cost, schedule, and performance trends.
Create and maintain milestone dashboards, performance metrics, and executive-level visualizations for internal and customer reporting.
Coordinate with technical leads and task managers to ensure updates accurately reflect current project status and resource allocations.
Identify schedule risks, forecast slippages, and recommend mitigation strategies to program leadership.
Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and customer briefings with timely data analysis and schedule status updates.
Maintain schedule data in compliance with DoD and agency-specific program management standards and ensure consistency across subordinate schedules.
Support delivery planning and reporting specific to CMA mission systems and service delivery activities, ensuring schedule integrity for high-visibility operational functions.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting large-scale federal or defense programs in project control, scheduling, or cost/schedule analysis.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule performance reporting.
Strong analytical and visualization skills with experience using Excel dashboards or Power BI.
Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance best practices.
Certifications (Preferred): Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Earned Value Management (EVM)schedule performance reportingdata analysisschedule risk identificationforecastingmilestone dashboardsperformance metricsvisualization skillsscheduling best practices
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillscoordinationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailtime managementcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)