IMS SCHEDULER

Job Title

IMS SCHEDULER

Location

Huntsville, AL US (Primary)

Category

Manufacturing/Production/Operations

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented Junior Integrated Master Scheduler to join our team supporting our IFRCO contract in Huntsville, AL.   This position is expected to be on-site.

The selected candidate will assist in the development, coordination, and maintenance of integrated program schedules supporting the Republic of Poland’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases, as well as future international efforts within the Integrated Fires portfolio.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the establishment, integration, and maintenance of a comprehensive Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) encompassing multiple interrelated FMS cases and supporting activities.
• Collaborate with the Lead Master Scheduler, Operations Manager, and International Director to synchronize schedules and milestones across multiple Program Management Offices (PMOs).
• Assist in the collection, validation, and alignment of dependent schedules from participating PMOs to ensure consistency with overall program timelines, deliverables, and budget constraints.
• Generate IMS technical products (e.g., Gantt charts, network logic diagrams, critical path analyses) to support program reviews, decision briefings, and executive reporting.
• Contributes to the standardization and automation of scheduling processes and tools to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency across the Directorate.
• Assist in developing innovative scheduling methodologies to address non-routine or complex integration challenges unique to multinational and multi-program environments.
• Serve as a technical resource in Microsoft Project Server, supporting updates, data integrity checks, and configuration management within the scheduling environment.
• Provide schedule input for cost, performance, and risk analyses in coordination with financial, contracting, and logistics personnel.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Desired, bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or management with 1-3 years’ experience in project scheduling, planning, or related analytical work or no degree and 6 years’ experience with project scheduling and planning.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• General understanding of project management principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present data, schedule status, and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment, integrating inputs from technical, financial, and programmatic disciplines into a unified master schedule.
• Demonstrated flexibility to manage multiple priorities and dynamic program requirements in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the appropriate level for this position.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or management with 1-3 years’ experience in project scheduling, planning, or related analytical work or no degree and 6 years’ experience with project scheduling and planning.

 

Other Requirements:

Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Security Clearance {remove if clearance is not required}

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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