Master Scheduler

Job Summary

The Full Time Master Scheduler candidate will have demonstrated success in preparing, developing, status and analyzing  the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives for multiple and/or large complex programs both DOD and Commercial. Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis and network logic conflicts in sufficient detail to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner with minimal oversight or direction. This position has the ability to be located in Melbourne, FL, Dallas, TX, or 100% remote. 

Job Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Master Scheduler duties for the organization by:  defining scheduling processes, procedures, tools, and methodologies to support Program Management. May be required to lead, direct and review the work of other team members as needed.
• Subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge of program management and comprehensive knowledge of program scheduling best practices.
• Ability to apply the use of critical path methodology and application in network logic development, analysis, and problem resolution is required.
• Be able to perform schedule risk assessments both before work begins, and throughout the project in order to provide early warnings of schedule problems, and to identify and address areas needing attention.
• Assist PMs and CAMs in evaluating the DCMA 14 point schedule assessment to examine the health of the schedule with the understanding how to resolve indicators of potential problem areas and schedule deficiencies. 
• Lead scheduling status reviews in conjunction with Program Management, Program Finance and CAMs, develop/maintain Earned Value Management System/metrics and provide monthly status and analysis. Conduct briefings with senior leaders which requires ability to communicate matters of importance to the function or business area.
• Ability to manage monthly business rhythm and ensure IMS CDRL development, includes critical path generation, schedule impact analysis. Effectively communicate schedule impacts to the program management team and ensure on time delivery of the IMS.
• Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
• Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical, Business, Finance or related field with a minimum of 8 years of Program Planning & Scheduling.
• Expert knowledge of the use of Microsoft Project in program controls and management
• Advanced proficiency in Program Planning, Program Scheduling, or Master Planning using Program Scheduling Best Practices and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management