Defense Project Scheduler Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job ID: 2615865

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-19

Category: Business Management

Subcategory: Program Control

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler  join our team. The Scheduler will support a reconfigurable air defense project by developing, managing, and maintaining project schedules in coordination with program managers and cross-functional teams. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring that deliverables are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with SAIC and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex projects, proficiency in leading industry-standard scheduling tools, and the ability to apply scheduling best practices. In addition, the Scheduler should have a strong understanding of critical path management, resource planning, and risk mitigation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects that enable innovative solutions for governmental, defense, and intelligence operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Development and Management: Create, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, functional teams, contractors, and government customers to gather inputs and ensure schedule alignment with program objectives.
• Critical Path Methodology (CPM): Perform critical path analysis to identify dependencies, constraints, and project risks affecting schedule adherence.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor project activities, anticipate delays or challenges, and report deviations from the project schedule to the program team and functional teams.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify risks of schedule delays, propose mitigation strategies, and incorporate contingency planning.
• Reporting: Develop program-related reports, including Gantt charts, status reports, and progress dashboards to track project health.
• Baseline Management: Maintain project schedule baselines and provide performance updates to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and customer objectives.
• Resource Alignment: Coordinate the efficient use of resources, analyze resource constraints, and recommend realignment of personnel, equipment, or materials to optimize project execution.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to SAIC's Program Management Office (PMO) standards, federal regulations, and customer processes, including compliance with 

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a technical discipline) and three (3) years of experience. Years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience as a scheduler in a technical, project-driven, or mission-critical environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other industry-standard scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Methodology (CPM) and dependency management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple schedules simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively articulate schedule health and risk to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly adapt to evolving project requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred:

• Experience managing schedules for projects supporting federal government or defense agencies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and integration of Agile tasks into IMS frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in creating dashboards and reports using Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Earned Value Management experience (EVM) (SPI/CPI).