Master Scheduler

ECS is seeking a Master Scheduler to work in our Arlington, VA office.

Job Description:
This position will be on a Scheduling team for a large DOD business system. Candidate will interface with key Program Office stakeholders, Working Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs) and System Integrator (SI) to maintain the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS/IMP) and provide recommendations on ways to resolve schedule conflicts and mitigate schedule risk.

• Develop and maintain the Program IMS utilizing MS Project.
• Provide program scheduling support expertise to assess, monitor, update, and control program activities.
• Develop and manage schedules that effectively communicate to all levels of the project team and stakeholders.
• Provide assessment and analysis of the IMS.
• Administer MS Project Server.
• Maintain metrics using MS Excel reporting.
• Collaborate and interface with system contractors and all external stakeholders to review and provide comments to their respective schedules
• The ability to work independently or within small teams focused on specific work streams of larger projects
• Strong verbal communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of schedule management best practices such as critical path methodology, schedule quality, and schedule execution metrics

Required Skills:

• Must have a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's or master’s degree or equivalent on related field
  • and 10 to 12 years related experience in system acquisition, program planning and scheduling, project analysis and controls, risk management, and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and hands-on experience MS Project and Project Server
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Experience is developing performance metrics and analyzing trends

Desired Skills:

• Project Management experience

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.