Project Scheduler

Description

We are currently seeking an IMS Project Scheduler to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population. Apply today to become part of the Leidos team that is assisting CESO as they migrate to a high security cloud environment by providing network and communication services, monitoring services, and system administration.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities:

• SME-level utilization of program management tools to identify and track key program milestones across multiple programs including contract deliverables
• Maintaining planned schedules for multiple program teams
• Assessing a variety of program metrics and providing reports to Program Managers to ensure support requirements and objectives are being met
• Managing schedules across multiple programs to forecast staffing requirements.
• Collaborating with Program Managers to shape program management tools to meet program needs.
• Serving as key point of contact for scheduling internal Program Management meetings in support of multiple programs
• Participating in special projects as required

• Experience utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Confluence, or similar
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

• Requires a BA/BS degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience. Add'l experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Candidate must possess an active DOD TS/SCI level security clearance
• Assist in setting up tasks and sub tasks to ensure proper recognition of project requirements as scheduled.
• Record project time-lines and maintain database of tasks and respective status.
• Record all new information into database and provide scheduled reports for coordination.
• Interact with stakeholders to update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan.
• Evaluate project schedule progress, performance and identify developing problem areas.
• Support project management team to maintain timely and effective change management processes, procedures and systems.
• Assist project team to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed on project progress.
• Highlight slipped schedules and critical path impacts.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management support specifically project management of the built environment including design and construction of facilities and infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in scheduling projects using an industry accepted scheduling tool. (Primavera OR Microsoft Project, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in developing resource loaded project schedules.
• Communications: must accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing, prepare and conduct effective technical presentations, provide thorough project monitoring and reporting, and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers and management levels.
• Computer Applications: Proficient in applying MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management applications, and know how to use the Internet as a data gathering and communicating tool.
• Administrative: Provides organized documentation, and has an awareness of general documentation systems.
• Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office and MS Power Point.
• IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Ability to translate highly technical matter to non-technical audience

• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners