Program Scheduler, Jr/Mid-level - FAA 

Position: Program Scheduler, Jr/Mid-level - FAA         

Function: Program Scheduling

Location: Remote Site/Cobec Site - DC

Remote Work Option: Yes

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important; however, Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, eager to learn, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This position will provide experienced program scheduling support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 2-7+ years of relevant experience supporting a Program Management Organization (PMO) or major project work in a process improvement, project planning or implementation, and scheduling role.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

·      Proficient in Microsoft Project (MSP) and/or Primavera 6 (P6) to create resources loaded schedules based on input from project managers and design layouts, filters, and reports within the tool

·      Implement consistent planning, scheduling, and resource management processes to meet varying project sizes, scope, and needs

·      Experience in preparing, maintaining and progressing a schedule using the critical path methodology

·      Identify, monitor, and status project control milestones

·      Develop what-if scenarios and identify schedule risks and the potential impact to the project's/portfolio’s objectives

·      Apply project scheduling fundamentals like critical path analysis and resource analysis

·      Develop and apply data analysis reports and present schedule performance information to stakeholders

·      Track project implementation and update system databases with the latest milestones (completed and uncompleted)

·      Working with a team, define schedule process improvements and translate needs into schedule requirements and long-term Project Plans

·      Collaborate with multifunctional and technical teams with the ability to translate system implementation planning into discrete and measurable tasks.

·      Document and control changes and revisions to the schedule

·      Prepare presentation charts and reports and participate in project reviews

·      Understand schedule data conversion concepts for porting MSP and Excel project plans to Primavera P6 projects

·      Compliance with all relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules

·      Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company 

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

Master’s degree is a plus and may count as additional years of experience

Skills Requirements

·      Demonstrated technical proficiency in Primavera EPPM 16.1 or greater and/or Microsoft Project is preferred but not required.

·      Detail oriented experience and ability to meticulously and accurately capture, anticipate, and plan sequential tasking with multiple dependencies

·      Experience with project work – implementation, investment planning, and/or process improvement

·      Experience working in a collaborative team environment with analysts, engineers, management consultants, and other schedulers

·      Demonstrated experience with project planning efforts

·      Experience working in a team environment, empowering team members, and working collaboratively to collect schedule data for project updates.

·      Experience working with project cost teams preferred

·      Understanding of how to apply risk to projects in cost, schedules, or business cases preferred

·      Experience in IT or software project scheduling preferred.

·      Strong analytical, computer and good interpersonal skills.

·      Experience in project schedule analysis software, such as Steelray Project Analyzer, Oracle Risk / Pertmaster, or similar tools is a plus.

·      Experience with, or understanding of, at least one Earned Value Management engine (such as Deltek Cobra) is a plus.

·      Interest and ability to understand all relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules

·      Must be willing to work in a fast-paced work environment and be flexible to work on more than one program.

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance.

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law