Homeoffice Project Scheduler at SAIC

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ESAIC is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to support the Undersea Warfare and Support Market. The candidate would be supporting US Navy contracts focused mainly on the production of MK48 MOD 7 torpedo hardware and production related efforts.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENote: This position will be remote with estimated travel time of 10% to predominantly Rhode Island, Indiana and Northern Virginia.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Summary:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EThe Project Scheduler is responsible for creating, updating and coordinating project schedules with the program management and technical teams. Create resource usage models and predictions. Works closely with team leaders to build, evaluate and optimize project schedules. The Project Scheduler will participate in a cross-functional team environment in development and oversight of development and related project schedules. As a highly motivated individual with very good organization, technical, and communication skills, you will work with a team of professionals to deliver superior service.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EDevelop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules, including all phases of project execution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ECoordinate with project managers and team members to gather schedule information and update schedules accordingly.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EIdentify potential scheduling issues and proactively develop mitigation strategies.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ECommunicate schedule updates and changes to project teams and stakeholders.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EUtilize scheduling software to create and manage project timelines.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EPrepare regular reports on project schedule status, highlighting any deviations or risks.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EAnalyze project schedules to identify trends and areas for improvement.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EEnsure compliance with organizational policies and procedures related to scheduling.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EThe Project Scheduler will work with the project leadership team to perform Microsoft Project tasks such as:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EProject Setup:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ECreating New Projects: Set up new projects, including defining project start dates, calendars, and working times.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ETask Management: Create, organize, and link tasks (using dependencies), set task constraints, Deadlines, and milestones.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResource Management:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EDefining Resources: Add and categorize resources and set resource availability.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EAssigning Resources: Assign resources to tasks and understand how different assignment types affect task scheduling.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EScheduling:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EEffort Driven Tasks: Knowledge of effort-driven scheduling and how to apply it.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ECritical Path Method (CPM): Identify and manage the project’s critical path to ensure timely project completion. Knowledge of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary critical paths%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EHandling Overallocations: Use tools like the Resource Graph, Resource Usage view, and leveling methods to resolve resource overallocation issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBaselines:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ESet and manage baselines for tracking project progress.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETracking Progress:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EUpdating Tasks and Progress: Mark tasks as in progress, completed, or adjust task and project dates based on real-world data.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EVariance Analysis: Compare baseline and actuals to analyze project performance and variances.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EViews and Reports:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EUser-Defined Views: Customize and save different views (Gantt Chart, Task Usage, Resource Sheet, Network Diagram) to fit your scheduling needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECollaboration:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ESharing and Exporting: Efficiently share project plans through exporting and publishing, often involving integration with other Microsoft Office tools.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EProject Online and Server: Having some exposure to Project Online or Project Server for enterprise-level project management would be advantageous.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

Required Qualifications:

• HS/GED and ten (10) years' experience; Or Associates and eight (8) years' experience; Or Bachelors and six (6) years' experience; Or Masters and four (4) years’ experience.
• The ideal candidate must be able to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment and operate entrepreneurially and collaboratively to accomplish deliverables.
• Proficiency with scheduling software, with a strong preference placed on MS Project.
• Experience in project planning/scheduling.
• Requires strong computer skills to include Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Applications, and integration between Office and Project.
• An understanding of critical path methodology to ensure, and communicate, timely delivery of milestone tasks.
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM).
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain security clearance and existing clearance status is preferred but not required.

*! SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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