Scheduler

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules across the full project lifecycle. The Scheduler will work closely with program management, technical teams, and finance to ensure integrated schedule alignment, resource tracking, and milestone forecasting. This position plays a key role in supporting planning, performance tracking, and reporting in accordance with internal standards and customer requirements.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
• Support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance using inputs from SAP and other data systems.
• Perform daily resource management, including generation of assignment printouts for technicians and other personnel.
• Maintain schedule baselines and track schedule performance against key project milestones.
• Analyze project status and progress to identify scheduling risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with program management, technical teams, and finance to align schedules with project goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly status reports with schedule data and analysis.
• Ensure all project schedules comply with internal standards and customer reporting requirements.
• Provide schedule-related input to cost estimating, risk management, and resource planning teams.
• Track actuals versus planned activities and update forecasts accordingly.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field and 8–12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring for complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators to meet contractual and project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost, schedule, and risk analysis.
• Proficiency in project management software (PMS) such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent tools.
• Skilled in business communications, with the ability to effectively present performance updates and progress reports to stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating across functional areas (technical, finance, contracts) to ensure schedule and cost alignment.
• Knowledge of contract management processes and experience contributing to or managing compliance with contract terms and deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), or similar.
• Experience implementing or working in Agile or hybrid project management environments.
• Advanced expertise in risk management, including risk identification, impact analysis, and mitigation planning.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including building relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and customer representatives.
• Strong background in resource planning and change management to support evolving program requirements.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance-based reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or coach project team members, including junior staff and cross-functional contributors.

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.