Master Project Scheduler -TS/SCI (Part -Time)

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

We are looking for an experienced Integrated Master Scheduler to develop, manage, and maintain complex program schedules for large projects. The role includes tracking tasks, milestones, and deliverables, identifying critical paths, and ensuring alignment with project goals.
 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) of program areas, projects, tasks, and activities:

  • Prepare project baseline plans and update project progress 
  • Enter and track activities, tasks, assignments, milestones, and estimates for performance of the tasks
  • Maintain and apply work breakdown structures (WBS)
  • Monitor, track, identify trends, predict and report project status
  • Identify and track all dependencies and critical path
  • Track contract deliverables  in accordance with the contract deliverables schedule
  • Enter and track all items that require government decision or action including Gate reviews in IMS
  • Meet with the project team weekly, at minimum, to update and maintain the schedule
     

• Work closely with the project team to ensure that the project schedule is aligned with the project and that any changes to the schedule from the baseline follows the Change Management process.

• Review, coordinate and deconflict any subordinate schedules.

• Provide expertise and analysis to identify and promptly report schedule issues to leadership.

• Provide the schedule inputs to Weekly, Monthly (IPR) and Quarterly Program (PMR) Status Reports, including status of all activities/requirements by program/project/task with corresponding dates. Provide status on:

  • Critical Path and potential impact to the overall schedule
  • Dependencies and analysis of potential downstream impact due to a late task
  • Deliverables due during the reporting period
  • Technical progress to date against milestones
  • Planned and unplanned work accomplished
  • Provide forecast of planned work and planned deliverables for the upcoming month
     

• Develop and maintain SOPs for the Integrated Master Schedule.

• Ensure that all project schedule documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with the customer’s quality standards and contractual requirements.

• Collaborate with other project stakeholders to ensure that the project schedule is integrated with other project plans and schedules, including complex updates from subcontractors and vendors.

• Provide guidance and support to project team members on schedule development, tracking, and reporting.

• Any other tasks as required by the management team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years’ experience developing and maintaining complex master integrated schedules for large programs

• Expertise with scheduling tools Microsoft Project

• Exemplary communication and analytical skills

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required for clearance purposes)

• May require traveling to Mclean, VA or Washington, DC project locations as needed by the project.

• Preference given to candidates with Workday implementation experience

• Preference given to candidates with Intel Community or DoD experience

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

·        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

·        Flexible Spending Account 

·        4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

·        Paid Time Off 

·        Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

·        Flexible work schedule

·        On-site gym and childcare option 
 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

Read a copy of the Company’s Affirmative Action Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.