Senior Scheduler with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50 th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best! The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. SPA is in need of a Senior Scheduler to support our Critical Infrastructure Group. The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines. Responsibilities The Senior Scheduler will be responsible for helping to support the development, analysis and reporting of cost, schedule and performance progress. Identifying dependencies and relationships as well as collaborate with FAA senior management. To be successful, the right candidate will have strong verbal and written skills, necessary to communicate and manage client expectations, understand schedule interdependencies and Work Breakdown Structure relationship to program management. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Finance, or some quantitative discipline. 10-20 years of meaningful experience within the field. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Project. Experience in leading project planning efforts & Experience in project schedule analysis software, such as Primavera P6 Applicants selected will be subject to a Government Public Trust Investigation and meet eligibility requirements to obtain and retain the designated Government clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Hands on experience working with Federal program management and scheduling support processes. Preferred knowledge of FAA but not necessary. Experience providing Critical Path analysis and implementing scheduling standards and standard methodologies Ability to build quality program schedules, including implementation and investment analysis schedules, whether the schedule is built from the ground up, or is "inherited", following GAO's Best Practices in schedule development. Master's Degree or higher may act as substitute for years of experience desired. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary transparency pay range for the Washington DC area: $130k-$165k

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