Senior Master Scheduler

Senior Master Scheduler

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical major or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably within the Aerospace or Telecommunications fields
• Expertise using Microsoft Project and add-on software such as OnePager Pro, SSI Tools and audit software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues clearly and confidently, and recognize and adapt to different communication techniques
• Ability to analyze a situation or problem, generate effective solutions, and see those solutions through to completion
• Must possess the creativity and resourcefulness needed to make reliable decisions and determine methods on new assignments
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment by handling multiple tasks and managing shifting priorities
• Proactive in sharing knowledge with others
• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Active/current Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Develop the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Lead cross functional team members in the definition of project tasks, establish task durations, define relationships, impose constraints, collect weekly status, and resource load the schedule
• Perform DCMA 14-point assessment, critical path analysis, and Monte Carlo schedule risk assessment
• Perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) to test the validity and feasibility of the IMSs
• Design and implement WBS coding structures and IMP/ IMS coding structure
• Define methodology and approach for implementing giver/receivers
• Conduct data-driven analysis on cost & schedule variances and support Program Managers & Control Account Managers with variance explanations
• Provide insights into how changes in the schedule may affect resource requirements and budget allocations
• Forecast future schedule trends based on historical data and current performance
• Develop tier-one schedule (one pager), tier-two schedules, and master schedule from a single database using Microsoft Project
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for mitigation
• Assess the impact of changes or modifications to the program scope on the schedule
• Provide recommendations on how changes may affect timelines and what adjustments are needed
• Play a key role in early identification of potential issues or trends that may impact the program’s success
• Develop process, procedures, and strategy for implementing scheduling best practices
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to junior team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices
• Earned Value Management (EVM) certification