Guidehouse
DefenseIntegratedMasterScheduler
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“Defense Integrated Master Scheduler at Guidehouse. Skills: Integrated Master Scheduler, defense acquisition program schedules, project scheduling, scheduling software and tools, schedule management best practices, process improvements, defense acquisition scheduling policies, standards, guidelines. developing, maintaining, tracking, and analyzing defense acquisition program schedules. ensuring all project activities are accurately represented”
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to Obtain Secret, Travel Required: Up to 10%, Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security, candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to Obtain Secret, THREE (3) years of experience in project scheduling, preferably within defense acquisition environment, knowledge of defense acquisition scheduling methodologies, tools, and best practices, Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g. , Microsoft Project, Open Plan, Primavera, Acumen)
Nice to Have
ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance, Certification in project scheduling (e.g. , PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)), Familiarity with the DoD acquisition, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and other project performance measurement techniques, Experience with AI/ML a plus, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels, Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work
What You'll Do.
developing, maintaining, tracking, and analyzing defense acquisition program schedules, ensuring all project activities are accurately represented, supporting the successful delivery of program goals and objectives, Develop, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for various projects within the program, Work closely with the Program Manager and Project Managers to identify project tasks, milestones, dependencies, and timelines, Monitor project progress and performance against the IMS, identifying potential risks, delays, and issues, Conduct regular schedule reviews and status meetings with cross-functional project teams to track progress and address scheduling concerns, Conduct critical path analyses and schedule health and probabilistic risk assessments, Prepare and present schedule status reports, updates, and forecasts to the Program Manager and other stakeholders, Utilize scheduling software and tools (e.g.
, Microsoft Project, Open Plan, Primavera, Acumen) to develop, manage, and analyze project schedules, Identify and implement schedule management best practices and process improvements, Comply with defense acquisition scheduling policies, standards, and guidelines (e.g.
NDIA Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide, GAO Schedule Assessment Guide, etc.
), gathering acquisition program, conducting planning and analyses for all acquisition, assisting in acquisition strategy, implementing contractor performance status, assisting in establishing and maintaining, assisting in developing and integrating risk management plans, supporting program briefings.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Program Manager and Project Managers; Conduct regular schedule reviews and status meetings with cross-functional project teams; Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; Prepare and present schedule status reports, updates, and forecasts to the Program Manager and other stakeholders; supporting program briefings
Process & Methodology
project management, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), schedule management, critical path analyses, schedule health and probabilistic risk assessments, schedule status reports, schedule updates, forecasts, Earned Value Management (EVM)
Full Job Description
**_Job Family_ :** Operational Effectiveness Consulting ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** Ability to Obtain Secret ** _What You Will Do:_** Join a high-performing project management team supporting U.S. Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. This position is for an Integrated Master Scheduler for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, tracking, and analyzing defense acquisition program schedules, ensuring all project activities are accurately represented, and supporting the successful delivery of program goals and objectives. Scheduling responsibilities include the following: * Develop, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for various projects within the program * Work closely with the Program Manager and Project Managers to identify project tasks, milestones, dependencies, and timelines * Monitor project progress and performance against the IMS, identifying potential risks, delays, and issues * Conduct regular schedule reviews and status meetings with cross-functional project teams to track progress and address scheduling concerns * Conduct critical path analyses and schedule health and probabilistic risk assessments * Prepare and present schedule status reports, updates, and forecasts to the Program Manager and other stakeholders * Utilize scheduling software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Open Plan, Primavera, Acumen) to develop, manage, and analyze project schedules * Identify and implement schedule management best practices and process improvements * Comply with defense acquisition scheduling policies, standards, and guidelines (e.g. NDIA Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide, GAO Schedule Assessment Guide, etc.) The candidate may also be required to perform a wide range of acquisition program office activities such as: gathering acquisition program information; conducting planning and analyses for all acquisition phases; assisting in acquis
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