Remote Project Scheduler Jobs in Springfield, IL

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.

Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high‑impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

The Master Project Scheduler serves as the owner of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the contract program, supporting enterprise IT and O&M activities. This role ensures schedule accuracy, resource alignment, and execution transparency across a high-volume operational environment.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS171, P3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Own, maintain, and govern the Integrated Master Schedule supporting large number of O&M projects per month.

- Lead consolidation of project schedules across multiple technical and operational teams.

- Exercise authority over schedule-driven resource allocation across concurrent projects.

- Provide immediate scheduling and data support to delivery team leads.

- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all schedule inputs, dependencies, and milestones.

- Analyze schedule risks, critical paths, and variances; recommend corrective actions.

- Produce schedule reports, metrics, and briefings for program leadership and government stakeholders.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Project Management, or related field(or equivalent experience per GSA BPA II labor category)

-5+ years of experience in project scheduling, business process analysis, or program control in a federal IT environment

- Expert-level experience managing Integrated Master Schedules for large, multi-project programs

- Proficiency with enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)

- Demonstrated experience supporting O&M or IT service delivery programs

- Strong understanding of resource loading, dependency management, and critical path analysis

- Experience ensuring data quality and governance across schedule inputs

- Ability to support high-tempo operational environments with concurrent project execution

⁠- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills for coordinating across program

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience supporting large scale IT programs

- Advanced reporting and dashboarding for schedule performance (e.g., Power BI)

- Strong stakeholder communication and briefing skills

- Experience supporting Special Projects or surge tasking environments

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Minimum Requirements

TCS171, P3, Band 6

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com .