Master Scheduler (#4034459)

Position Description Summary

APT Research is looking for a Master Scheduler to support the STRIKE/Advanced Fires Project Office. The Integrated Master Scheduler is a critical role responsible for the development, maintenance, and analysis of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Advanced Fires Project Office efforts. This individual will work closely with project managers, technical leads, and other stakeholders to ensure that all project activities are properly planned, tracked, and reported to meet project goals on time and within budget.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Duties include:

• Develop and maintain the IMS - work with Army and Industry partners to create and manage a comprehensive, integrated master schedule that includes all project tasks, dependencies, and resources.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify and manage the project's most critical tasks
• Work with project teams to gather schedule information, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to all stakeholders
• Generate regular reports on schedule status, performance, and key metrics
• Analyze schedule variances and recommend corrective actions
• Identify and assess potential schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Continuously seek ways to improve scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Proficiency with scheduling software like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics management or business
• 10 years of logistics experience supporting an Army program office
• Experience preparing briefings and documentation for senior leadership

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Requires a SECRET level clearance

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <10%

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

 *** This Position is Contingent upon Contract Award***

EOE/Veterans/Disabled

A-P-T Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with A-P-T Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity (such as requesting job-protected leave, or some covered accommodation), pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. A-P-T Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.