Project Scheduler

Job Title: Project Scheduler

Schedule: Mondays & Fridays remote, remaining days onsite

About The Role

This role will work closely with technical leads, program managers, and testing teams to develop and maintain integrated project schedules.

The ideal candidate will focus on building logical plans, managing dependencies, and creating realistic timelines by translating software development data into actionable project schedules. This role plays a critical part in ensuring program visibility, delivery alignment, and schedule accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules for large-scale software programs
• Collaborate with technical teams, QA/testing teams, and program managers to gather scheduling inputs
• Translate software development activities into structured timelines and milestones
• Identify and manage task dependencies, critical paths, and risks
• Ensure schedules align with program objectives and delivery timelines
• Analyze schedule performance and provide forecasting insights
• Support schedule reviews, reporting, and stakeholder updates
• Apply scheduling best practices aligned with GAO Schedule Assessment Guide
• Continuously improve scheduling processes and methodologies
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 4 years of experience in project scheduling or program scheduling
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Project Server or
• Primavera P6
• Familiarity with GAO Schedule Assessment Guide principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  

Nice To Have Skills & Experience

• Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts
• Experience working on federal or government programs