Defense Project Scheduler Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: Mid-Level Scheduler

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Mid-Level Scheduler supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Be responsible for coordinating, developing, maintaining and analyzing project or program schedules.
• Create, update, and baseline Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Identify schedule variances, analyz critical paths, and forecast impacts to milestones.
• Work with program managers, control account managers, and functional teams to gather updates and resolve conflicts.
• Prepare reports and briefings on schedule performance for managers.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Be able to multitask and meet strict deadlines

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 1, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have expert knowledge of Primavera, Microsoft Project or other industry standard scheduling tool.
• Basic understanding of aerospace defense.
• Must have a working knowledge of Deltek Cobra, Empower, or other EVM software tools. Microsoft Office suite
• Must have strong math and research skills
• Must have a strong understanding of Earned Value Management methodologies. management methodology
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a strong understanding of aerospace defense
• Have a strong proficiency with Deltek Cobra, Empower, or other EVM software tools.etc. and financial systems
• Have a professional certification such as PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Have expert knowledge of Microsoft Project.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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