Project Scheduler

CHEVO is currently hiring for an experienced Project Scheduler, to join our expanding Project Management and Scheduling practice. This position is primarily located on-site with our client in Washington, DC and is metro accessible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Qualified candidates must be fluent in the use of Microsoft Project for developing and maintaining individual project schedules an Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). The candidate should be conversant in EVM terminology, though they are not expected to have experience managing EVM project execution. Optionally, candidate should have knowledge of MS Project Server. Candidate will perform rudimentary analytics in support of schedule reporting, such as project tasks at risk based on forecast and actual completion, in support of the client’s earned value management process (“EVM light”).

Participates on a team of employees to manage the implementation of a major Federal IT project

Uses generally accepted scheduling best practices

Works with stakeholders to identify detailed tasks, durations, dependencies, and resources to build the schedule

Builds “dynamic” project schedule with minimum task constraints

Performs Critical Path Analyses (CPA)

Documents the schedule progress update and modifications process

Assesses schedule performance and advises the team and client on status and preventive/corrective actions required

Tracks actual vs. planned/forecast vs. baseline

Creates tracking reports out of MS Project for various levels of client management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree

5-7 years of experience managing complex integrated master schedules (IMS) that include multiple integrated work-streams

Expert skill with MS Project Professional (2013)

Ability to pass client security clearance requirements

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong consulting, communication and writing skills

Prior experience in creating and maintaining MS Project schedules in excess of 1,000 tasks with external dependencies

Experience scheduling for federal government systems or software programs

Conversant in EVM principals; experience using EVM a plus

Experience using MS Project Server

PMI certification (PMP, CAPM, or PMI-SP) a real plus, but not required

CHEVO offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMARTrip card with employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Want to work for a winner of the 2012 through 2017 Alliance for Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval (AWE) and one of the fastest-growing private companies in America according to the 2011 Inc. 500 5000? Then join CHEVO!

CHEVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.