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Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Scheduler, Mid-Level

Columbia, MD

Full Time

Scheduler

Mid Level

What you will be doing!

As a Program Scheduler you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining detailed resource-loaded schedules for implementation, developmental and operational systems. Works with developmental and operational teams to develop detailed schedules and assists in keeping these schedules current. Uses or recommends automated tools such as MS Project, Primavera or program mandated software. Develops and or modifies project schedules and or the integration of multiple project schedules into an overall Master Program Schedule. Maintains the overall Master Program /Project Schedule. Links project schedules with the overarching program, Investment Portfolio, functional area and/or other Integrated Master Plans (IMPs). Provides hands-on development of layered schedules and IMPs that address how an acquisition project is progressing and how that project contributes to overarching requirements and objectives. Maintains status on linkages and dependencies with related projects.

Job Requirements:

Assist in defining and implementing schedule software (MS Project, Primavera, or specific program mandated software, etc.) management processes and procedures in defining and implementing hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures; such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrating those scripts with the hardware and software build process
Implement schedule version control processes, policies and procedures
Assist in maintaining and developing the environment for the overall Master Program/Project Schedule and or the integration of multiple project schedules into an overall Master Program Schedule
Maintain the schedule product build, staging, testing, deployment and integration
Define and implement schedule configuration management processes and procedures; such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrate those scripts with the schedule build process
Develop schedule version control processes, policies and procedures and ensures that they are followed on development or operational schedule development and implementation projects

Education and Experience:

Twelve (12) years' experience as a Scheduler in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Eight (8) years’ experience as a CM in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to ten (10) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional scheduling experience may be substituted for an bachelor’s degree.
Two (2) years of demonstrated experience managing a schedule for an engineering program involving hardware and software development and multiple sub-components using MS Project or Primavera. Shall have successfully completed an advanced level MS Project or Primavera course and demonstrated experience with MS Project and or Primavera.

Certifications:

Certification in either the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) and or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) is required.

Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

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