Project Planner​/Scheduler

We have an outstanding Contract position for aProject Planner/Scheduler to join a leading Company located in the Laurel, MD surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $100.00 - $170.00

We are seeking a Project Planner/Scheduler to  help  us  manage  schedules.
The successful candidate will  provide MS  Project planning/scheduling support, assist  in  Earned Value Management(EVM), and support Proposal Planning and Development.  As a member of the Planning & Scheduling section, you will work closely with Project Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Financial Managers, Sub-Contractors, and Sponsors to support a variety of Planning/Scheduling duties.  Our team  values leadership , initiative, collaboration, organization, and attention to detail  and  utilizes a team approach in execution and  problem solving .

Job Responsibilities:

+  Plan, develop, update, status, manage  and  report on project Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in MS Project Server for Civil Space(CS) and National Security Space (NSS) Mission Areas.

+  Develop and status IMSs at a detailed activity level, providing projects with a roadmap to delivery.

+  Develop critical path & schedule margin analyses as well as  trend reporting &  risk analyses.

+  Provide Schedule Reports and Presentations to various stakeholders(PMS and  Execs , as well as sponsors at MMRs and  milestone reviews ).

+  Provide and maintain schedule inputs for Earned Value Management(EVM) implementation and reporting.

+  Perform IMS quality checks to maintain compliance with  DOD's Earned Value  Management System Interpretation Guide (EVMSIG) while  being surveilled  by DCMA.

+  Provide proposal planning/scheduling support and assist in ad-hoc management inquiries from Section, Group  and /or Sector management.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

+  Possess a Bachelor's and/or Master's in Business, Engineering  or  Economics (or a related field).

+  Have 5+ years of Planning/Scheduling experience managing project Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs).

+  Are highly skilled in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and miscellaneous Planning/Scheduling tools (for Project, SSI Tools, KIDASA Milestone Professional, Acumen Fuse, Primavera, etc.).

+  Are  a highly motivated, goal-oriented professional who is capable  of independent  operations.

+  Are willing and able to travel to sponsor meetings/reviews, as necessary.

+  Possess demonstrated oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

+  Have the ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.

+  Are experienced in conducting Schedule Health Checks and Schedule Risk Analyses (SRAs). Have experience with Critical Path Analysis (CPA) and Schedule Margin Analysis (SMA).

+  Possess advanced MS Excel skills.

+  Have experience in Earned Value Management (EVM).

+  Have experience managing large IMSs in the Aerospace Industry.

Desired

Qualifications:

+  Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.

+  Have significant experience utilizing Visual Basic Macros, Power BI , and  SQL Queries.

+  Have experience working in MS Project Server as a Project Server Administrator.

+  Currently hold, or  are able to  obtain, a Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

 Benefits offered vary by contract.  Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and  affordable  medical coverage plan,  and  Daily Pay (in some locations).
For a full description of benefits available to you,  be sure to talk  with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance