Description
SAIC is looking a Project Scheduler to support the US Navy in Crane, IN.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Project Scheduler is responsible for creating, updating and coordinating project schedules. Creates resource usage model and predictions. Works closely with team leaders to build, evaluate and optimize project schedules. The Project Scheduler will participate in a cross-functional team environment and will have oversight of development and related project schedules. As a highly motivated individual with very good organization, technical, and communication skills, you will work with a team of professionals to deliver superior service.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
Work closely with the project team to develop, maintain and manage the project schedule; to include development, engineering, production, supply chain, regulatory and finance-related activities.
Participate in regular project team meetings via Teams or in-person on site across multiple projects.
Ensure that all projects are being scheduled and forecast using a consistent methodology.
Regularly review critical path, cost loading, schedule content, use of relationships and lag, constraints, and milestones.
Provide schedule analysis and metrics to key stakeholders on a regular basis.
The Project Scheduler will work with the project leadership team to perform scenario analysis and provide data to enable decisions, such as:
Defining an appropriate WBS in line with the adopted project development and project delivery strategy
How to monitor and control the project through the various phases of the project lifecycle
How to manage the interface between the various contracts
Completion dates of any project's portions
Maximizing efficiency of the project strategy with respect to cost, time and contingency
Risk and opportunity management
Participate in the development of standards to support the functional groups in successful delivery of projects During the execution stage, the Project Scheduler will work with the people responsible for executing the work to monitor and control the project, including:
Updating the schedule and comparing the actual work performed against the baseline program
Identifying and reporting variances, and regularly updating the schedule and reporting on any changes
Identifying activities impacting the schedule's critical path and facilitating the identification of opportunities to accelerate completion of the work, or measures to avoid potential delays
Assist in the review of the schedule and status of the plans during all phases of the projects
Reporting on project statuses, trends, and forecasts
Reporting on project contingency, and schedule risks and opportunities
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 3+ years of experience in project scheduling is ideal Proficiency with scheduling software, with a strong preference placed on MS Project
Requires strong computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and database applications
An understanding of critical path methodology to ensure, and communicate, timely delivery of milestone tasks
Experience working on projects through their lifecycle, understanding important elements that make up successful projects
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2408465
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