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Project Engineer

Company:
ZipRecruiter
Location:
Chantilly, VA
Posted:
July 15, 2025
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Job DescriptionPosition Summary

We're looking for a versatile and driven engineering professional to support large-scale IT project planning and execution within a secure government environment. This role involves applying structured thinking and project management practices to deliver complex systems on time and within budget. The candidate will help ensure proper schedule oversight, risk management, and resource alignment, all while maintaining adherence to internal standards and customer protocols.

Primary Duties

Collaborate with technical and program stakeholders to create and manage timelines, resource allocations, key milestones, and cost projections.

Identify and understand system interfaces and project boundaries to manage dependencies.

Evaluate timelines for accuracy and effectiveness; flag risks or schedule slips early.

Provide scheduling oversight across multiple efforts and portfolios.

Participate in quality reviews of project timelines.

Work with team leads to adjust planning inputs as needed.

Maintain a centralized database of schedules (past, present, proposed).

Advise on best practices for scheduling tools and templates, especially MS Project.

Deliver forecast-based schedule reporting to leadership.

Track progress vs. baseline; proactively address potential delays.

Assist with project estimate-to-complete (ETC) and earned value metrics.

Participate in or lead reviews related to critical path and risk assessments.

Contribute to meetings, record key takeaways, and track action items.

Required Background

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., IT, Business, Engineering) and 4+ years of hands-on experience with project scheduling in MS Project. Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.

Strong grasp of PM fundamentals and portfolio governance.

Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Effective communicator, capable of interfacing with executive and technical staff.

Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.

Skilled in data analysis and problem resolution.

High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Project and Excel.

Must hold an active TS clearance; SCI must be attainable post-hire.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Certifications in agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum).

Past roles as a Scrum Master or Product Owner.

Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.

Experience with geospatial technologies (e.g., ArcGIS).

Prior support of security or defense-related missions.

Experience with project tools like PWA, SSI plug-ins, or Monte Carlo risk tools.

Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM).

Strong Excel abilities including Power BI, advanced formulas, macros.

Integration experience across MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.

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