Integrated Master Scheduler

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Oversee and refresh the Integrated Master Schedule for the VA program office, encompassing schedule management, dependency tracking, risk identification, and stakeholder coordination.

• Integrate multi-project schedules within the VA program office into a cohesive master schedule.

• Develop and manage integrated master schedules that incorporate sub-projects, workstreams, and dependencies.

• Ensure milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are aligned across projects.

• Evaluate schedule performance, conduct critical-path analysis, monitor progress, predict delays, and provide advance warnings.

• Collect updates from Government personnel and address timeline conflicts.

• Implement industry-standard scheduling tools and practices.

• Recognize schedule risks, perform what-if analyses, and assist in developing mitigation strategies.

• Generate dashboards, summaries, schedule health assessments, and enterprise-level reports.

• Uphold governance processes and apply change-control protocols.

• Collaborate with customers, contracts, the PMO, and senior leadership.

• Educate and update senior management and the scheduling team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least 8 years of overall experience.

• 5 years of practical experience with MS Project.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• A proactive approach and keen attention to detail.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Adaptability and responsiveness to rapidly changing requirements.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cooperative environment.

• Competence in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint.

• Eligibility to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

• Experience in creating macros for MS Project (preferred).

• Familiarity with large healthcare organizations (preferred).

• Possession of PMI PMP or other scheduling certifications (preferred).

• Prior experience with VA or Federal entities (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.

• Optional FSA.

• Paid parental leave.

• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions fully vested from day one.

• Paid time off along with 11 paid holidays.

• No-cost group term life/AD&D plan, with optional supplemental coverage.

• Pet insurance.

• Monthly stipend for phone and internet expenses.

• Tuition and training reimbursement.

• Supportive work/life balance.