Integrated Master Scheduler | TS/SCI - Blackspoke
Springfield, VA
About the Job
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most critical intelligence organizations. Your work directly impacts national security and global issues, you will have the chance to contribute to missions that are of paramount importance to the United States and its allies, know that that the environments and programs you support are making a difference on a global scale. Our customers operate at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the most advanced defense, geospatial, and intelligence systems in the world.
Integrated Master Scheduler
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as an Integrated Master Scheduler at Blackspoke. Here you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in project management, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours.
At Blackspoke, people are our differentiator. As an Integrated Master Scheduler, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Integrated Master Scheduler joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.
How an Integrated Master Scheduler will make an impact:
You will join our talented Implementation Management Team and work closely with technical team leads, project managers, and other stakeholders to determine their critical tasks, identify contractual milestones, and associate interdependencies across the program to develop and maintain a detailed, resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain summary-level schedule (Gantt) reports, milestone charts, and other program management tools used to support critical path analysis, near-term tasks, and priority-based resource allocations.
- Prepare project and program status reports based on current and forecast schedules; implement and maintain schedule change control.
- Conduct and facilitate weekly IMS reviews with the program team.
- Manage schedules, review project status, and assess project issues to develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Actively monitor project progress with an emphasis on problem-solving.
- Follow schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with project managers to drive efficiency in project execution and accuracy in project reporting.
- Prepare trend analysis to identify problem areas and submit recommendations for corrective actions.
- Perform schedule estimating and updating for new work and remaining work.
- Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems.
- Maintain accurate records/paperwork.
- Be willing to work outside of normal business hours as required to meet deadlines.
What you will bring to us (Must):
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- IMS creation and scheduling experience.
- Experience managing multiple projects and pulling together multiple schedules into a master schedule and/or interfacing with other teams managing different schedules.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent problem resolution skills.
- Great team and client interaction skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain accurate and up-to-date complex schedules for multiple projects.
- Skilled in gathering, analyzing, documenting, and briefing information.
- Ability to effectively convey requirements, concerns, and capabilities to all levels of management in a clear and concise manner.
What you will bring to us (Highly Desired):
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- MS Project Server experience (not required, but highly desirable).
What you will get:
- The opportunity to work on critical high-impact projects that contribute to national security.
- A high-growth environment with numerous opportunities for professional growth.
- A collaborative team environment that values innovation and efficiency.
- A competitive benefits package that underscores our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.
Location: Springfield, VA
US Citizenship Required