Senior Project Scheduler

**Contingent on Award**

**Local Applicants Only, No Relocation**

Position Summary
Snowcreek Consulting is supporting a DoD Client that is seeking a Top Secret-level cleared (SCI eligible) Senior Project Scheduler. The Senior Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing integrated project schedules across complex, multi‑disciplinary programs. This role ensures that all project activities are logically sequenced, resource‑loaded where required, risk‑assessed, and aligned with organizational objectives. The Senior Project Scheduler provides strategic schedule insights, identifies critical paths, anticipates delays, and partners with project leadership to maintain on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Clearance Required: Top Secret (SCI eligibility)

Key Responsibilities
• Schedule Development & Management
o Create, maintain, and optimize detailed project schedules using industry‑standard scheduling tools (Deltek Open Plan, MS Project)
o Integrate multiple sub‑project schedules into a single master schedule, ensuring logical relationships and dependencies
o Establish baselines and manage schedule change control processes
o Develop “what‑if” scenarios to support decision‑making and risk mitigation
o Work closely with project managers and other project schedulers to gather accurate schedule inputs
o Support resource planning and forecasting by coordinating with functional leads
o Ensure compliance with organizational PMO requirements and guidelines
• Analysis & Reporting
o Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and variance analysis
o Provide regular schedule performance reports, including SPI, CPI, float trends, and milestone status
o Identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions; communicate schedule impacts to project managers and stakeholders
o Maintain documentation for schedule assumptions, methodologies, and updates

Required Qualifications
• Education & Experience
o Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, or related field.
o Minimum 7 years of experience in project scheduling for large, complex projects
o Proven experience with integrated master schedules and multi‑project environments
• Technical Skills
o Advanced proficiency using Deltek Open Plan or Microsoft Project
o Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, or similar)
o Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule risk analysis tools
• Core Competencies
o Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills
o Strong communication and presentation abilities
o High attention to detail and accuracy
o Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
o Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a DoD classified program environment
• PMP, PMI‑SP, DAU certification, or Association of Certified Cost Engineer certification (PSP, EVP)
• Familiarity with cost‑schedule integration and project controls systems
• Proficiency using Tableau, Encore Analytics Empower, and Milestone Pro