Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) Lead

Accountabilities:

• Manage and provide input to the Integrated Master Schedule supporting a complex Army network modernization program.
• Support program milestone decisions through detailed schedule analysis, issue identification, and recommendations for resolution.
• Assist with master implementation, testing, and transition planning to ensure activities and dependencies remain aligned.
• Develop and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), aligning it with the system physical architecture down to the configuration-item level.
• Define schedule activities according to required calendar time, resources, dependencies, and execution requirements.
• Build, maintain, baseline, and update schedules using Microsoft Project Server or equivalent Microsoft Project environments.
• Perform detailed schedule analysis, including critical path analysis and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs).
• Monitor schedule health and identify trends, risks, delays, and dependencies that could affect program milestones.
• Apply schedule performance metrics such as the DCMA 14-point assessment, Baseline Execution Index (BEI), Critical Path Length Index (CPLI), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Prepare, review, and deliver required plans, reports, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) schedule deliverables.
• Support program reviews, conferences, briefings, and stakeholder meetings with clear schedule information and recommendations.
• Lead and coordinate scheduling personnel while maintaining consistency, quality, and alignment across the program schedule.
• Communicate schedule status, risks, dependencies, and recommended actions to program and government stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or a related technical field; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• 5+ years of Integrated Master Schedule experience, including at least 2 years leading scheduling personnel.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project Server or Microsoft Project Online.
• Demonstrated experience developing, baselining, maintaining, and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules for complex programs.
• Strong understanding of scheduling methodologies, dependencies, critical path analysis, and schedule risk management.
• Experience applying schedule health metrics, including the DCMA 14-point check, BEI, CPLI, and SPI.
• Ability to translate technical program scope and system architecture into structured work breakdown structures and executable schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify schedule issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage program teams and senior military or government leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain schedule accuracy, and work effectively in a complex program environment.
• Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other federal agencies is preferred.
• Active Secret security clearance is required at the time of application.
• Ability to travel occasionally to offices in McLean, VA or Hanover, MD, and Fort Belvoir, VA as required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to support a large-scale U.S. Army network modernization program with nationwide impact.
• Mission-focused work supporting federal and defense technology modernization.
• Leadership responsibility for integrated scheduling and scheduling personnel.
• Exposure to complex IT infrastructure, implementation, testing, and transition programs.
• Collaboration with government, military, technical, and program stakeholders.
• Opportunity to apply advanced scheduling, risk analysis, and program management expertise.
• Professional environment focused on technology, communications, and mission readiness.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available depending on program requirements.