Integrated Master Scheduler and Risk Manager

Description:
Onsite in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Our client seeks a mid-level Integrated Master Scheduler and Risk Manager to build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules across multiple programs within a DoD acquisition environment. The role consolidates critical paths, forecasts cost and funding, and anticipates staffing and logistics while aligning with acquisition milestones. The position leads risk management by maintaining a comprehensive risk register and metrics that enable early risk recognition and mitigation. The role supports leadership with clear analyses, documentation, and briefings on schedule and risk posture.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for multiple programs within Product Manager M2T2.
• Identify and track key milestones, CDRL deliveries, program reviews, integration activities, contract changes, and training requirements.
• Consolidate critical paths across multiple projects and product offices into a single cohesive IMS for performance tracking and forecasting.
• Enable accurate cost and funding forecasting and plan for staffing and logistics.
• Serve as primary risk manager and develop and maintain a comprehensive risk register for all programs.
• Provide probability of program success factors and risk metrics to support early risk recognition, mitigation, and resolution.
• Support development and execution of risk mitigation plans and present risk status to leadership.
• Deliver program management schedule and risk analyses supporting organizational, administrative, and product management efforts.
• Support development and sustainment of program plans, policies, and acquisition documentation aligned with DoD milestones and decision points.
• Prepare, staff, and present briefings, presentations, and reports on schedule status, risk posture, and milestone progress.
• Provide administrative and management support including staff action tracking, research, file organization, memoranda, and processing deliverables.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of program management support experience, including at least 5 years in a DoD acquisition environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing IMS using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Proven experience with DoD risk management processes including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition milestones, decision points, and staffing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with effective coordination across internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of the DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide.
• Ability to consolidate numerous project critical paths into a single IMS.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel less than 10 percent.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in any field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).