Sr. Project Scheduler

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Scheduler to join our team. The successful candidate will create, develop, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules, utilizing industry best practices in schedule management. You will focus on designing and deploying Earned Value Management (EVM) systems for a complex technical organization and contribute to the EVM rollout and implementation across the organization.

• Create, develop, and maintain schedule baselines, including connections between project elements and enterprise-wide development schedules.
• Utilize Primavera P6 Scheduling Software for both basic and advanced scheduling functions.
• Perform Earned Value Management analysis for project cost analysis, performance, and risk management.
• Conduct schedule analysis, including critical path and float analysis, and prepare related reports.
• Perform schedule health-checks/audits using industry best practices and internally developed evaluation criteria.
• Support risk, issue, and change management processes through schedule impact analysis.
• Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to collect progress and performance updates.
• Conduct Schedule Management trainings and provide feedback to junior team members.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and advanced scheduling functions.
• Significant experience with designing and deploying EVM systems for complex scheduling applications.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.
• Fifteen plus years of experience in schedule management, project management, or related industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Engineering, Science, or other Technical Degree.

• Experience with scheduling management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of schedule impacts for DOE/DOD/nuclear fleet industry elements is advantageous.

This role operates within an office environment as part of a growing team, with opportunities for future advancement into management positions.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.

The pay range for this position is $66.00 - $84.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $66 - $84