Kord
defense
IntegratedMasterScheduler
“Integrated Master Scheduler at Kord. Skills: Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), program scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), resource planning, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management. Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements for initial program baselines and proposals.. Modify and update program schedules during re-baselining efforts and ensure compliance with contractual requireme”
What You'll Achieve.
ensures that all contractual, technical, and program requirements are met as they pertain to the schedule; maintaining alignment with resource constraints and delivery objectives; deliver accurate forecasting; enable informed decision-making and timely corrective actions; ensure compliance with contractual requirements; ensure accurate resource loading and forecasting
Industry & Context.
identify risks; provide schedule-driven insights that enable informed decision-making and timely corrective actions; identify performance variances, and enable timely intervention on critical areas; scenario modeling and impact assessments of schedule changes; analytical skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-program schedules.
U. S. Citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field., 7+ years of experience in program scheduling within defense or aerospace industries., Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera (P6)., knowledge of Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) practices and Earned Value Management (EVM)., Experience with DCMA 14-point schedule analysis., Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences., U. S. Citizenship ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline., 8+ years of experience in defense program scheduling, preferably with directed energy or advanced weapon systems., Prior experience supporting Army or DoD high energy laser programs., Familiarity with Agile program management practices., Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project Server/Enterprise tools., Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance., Working knowledge of EVMS Standard (EIA 748-D) and Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR), analytical skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-program schedules.
What You'll Do.
Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements for initial program baselines and proposals.
Modify and update program schedules during re-baselining efforts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Operate within the established program business cadence by leading monthly schedule status reviews
communicating schedule performance to Finance
and preparing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
Maintain resource-loaded program schedules through regular analysis of schedule status
critical path and variance metrics
network logic validation
and baseline maintenance.
driving path analysis
Earned Value Management
and other project management techniques to monitor progress
identify performance variances
and enable timely intervention on critical areas.
Ensure IMS compliance with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 14-point assessment guidelines and KBR standards.
Support ad hoc customer requests for scenario modeling and impact assessments of schedule changes.
Responsible for configuration management of the program schedule and associated subcontractor schedules.
Coordinate with program leadership to align schedules with contractual deliverables
and technical objectives.
Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules into the overall program IMS.
Support program Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements and deliverables by ensuring schedule data integrity and alignment with cost baselines.
Provide regular schedule status reports
and briefings to program leadership and government customers.
Drive IMS engagement during internal and external status sessions
including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate resource loading and forecasting.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners closely with program management, engineering, finance, and supply chain teams; Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.; communicating schedule performance to Finance; Provide regular schedule status reports, metrics, and briefings to program leadership and government customers.; Drive IMS engagement during internal and external status sessions
Process & Methodology
program scheduling, Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), resource planning, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, continuous improvement
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