Project Scheduler

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Project Scheduler to support the Army Ground Vehicle portfolio for our team in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Job Description:  The candidate will participate in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on multiple projects of varying size, complexity, and level of risk. This position directly supports Project/Task Leads and is responsible for the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishment and maintenance schedule baselines
• Development, maintenance, and reporting status of WBS tasks
• Preparation of written and verbal reports to management regarding schedule variances
• Perform weekly analysis and prepare reports to support the development of program plans that ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured
• Manage and facilitate weekly IMS reviews
• Define timelines and dependencies
• Identify critical path
• Identify risk and conduct risk analysis

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience; High School diploma and 7 years of related experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as a Project Scheduler
• 3 years of experience with Microsoft Project, related experience with scheduling and reporting
• Proven experience working with all levels of management and technical teams
• Excellent communications skills - written and verbal
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:   

• Specific Defense program experience
• Combat or tactical ground vehicles experience
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management and Milestones Professional
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies
• Experience on large-scale software, hardware, and system development projects

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission solutions. Using our expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has pro forma annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom. For SAIC benefits information, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability