Mid-Level Project Scheduler

Mid-Level (Intermediate) Project Scheduler

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Mid-Level (Intermediate) Project Scheduler to provide support for our government customer in the National Capital Region, Washington, D.C.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and proposing solutions for mitigating schedule-related risks; develop reports and displays as requested and/or in conjunction with Project reviews; performs and/or assists in critical path analysis and other ad-hoc forms of schedule-related analysis
• Leads efforts to develop and maintain a project-level Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for use on a day-to-day basis to monitor project execution, and periodically assessment overarching progress in meeting Project cost, schedule, and performance goals and objectives
• IMS is used to estimate and verify attainability of Project objectives; to evaluate progress toward meeting implementation requirements; and to integrate within the Project schedule all Work Breakdown Structures, critical milestones, events, related dependencies, and associated activities
• Oversees the incorporation of technical, logistical, contractual, and programmatic changes into the IMS on a real-time basis in order to maintain accurate and current Project baselines and projections, and to establish realistic and attainable Project execution goals and objectives
• Provide Project objectives; to evaluate progress toward meeting implementation requirements; and to integrate within the Project schedule all Work Breakdown Structures, critical milestones, events, related dependencies, and associated activities
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Degree/Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience doing project-level Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for use on a day-to-day basis to monitor project execution, and periodically assessment overarching progress in meeting Project cost, schedule, and performance goals and objectives.
• Possess a working knowledge of system acquisitions, specifically in Army and DoD environments, covering the DoD 5000 series policies
• Possess adequate computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, MS Project Pro 2010, and other related commercial software tools
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in assisting Product Teams in planning and scheduling tasks
• Has experience working with project planning and integrated scheduling practices and techniques associated with utilizing Microsoft Project and MS Project Server integrated with SharePoint

Required Citizenship and Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret clearance (must be able to maintain)

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

EOE, including Disability/Vets