Senior Scheduler

Do you want to make a difference? 
Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?

Come Join Our Team 
We require a Senior Scheduler, to provide their expertise within our Scheduling team, as our Program activity has increased. Large projects within the Program require a seasoned, experienced Senior Scheduler.
 
What is the position? 
The Senior Scheduler joins a Team that is focused on keeping a very active, ever-changing Program, focused and organized, by maintaining a continuously evolving Schedule.  This position works within a Team of Schedulers to maintain a real-time schedule that is in constant evolution.  This schedule is critical in planning by the Client and Stakeholders.
 
What will I get to do?  

• Performs a variety of project scheduling functions involving numerous schedules as they relate to multiple projects and contract engagements including data review, reporting, project coordination, budget review, and other related duties in support of the Project/Program Manager.
• Provides support to the Project/Program Manager in planning, managing, and monitoring projects through its life cycle.
• Works on overall project planning through creating, revising, and ongoing upkeep and reporting on project schedules and deliverables.
• Briefs management on the status of action items and metrics to track contract performance.
• Coordinates projects; develops system for data collection, reporting criteria and records; researches and compiles statistics and data for projects; may assist in writing narratives for reports.
• Creates, updates, and performs 'care and feeding' of numerous project schedules and timelines; tracks document submissions; creates, monitors and maintains audit files.
• Identifies, communicates and resolves risks. Identifies and resolves issues to eliminate or mitigate the occurrence of consequences that may impact the success of the project.
• For program compliance, designs and implements procedures to fulfill project objectives and criteria; may prepare memorandums; works with agencies to resolve concerns and issues.
• Prepares monthly variance reports with associated footnotes.
• Evaluates and monitors the performance and efficiency of programs to ensure that program implementation as reflected in the project schedules are on target

 
What qualifications do I need? 

• Ability to successfully pass the background investigation to obtain the Public Trust Security Clearance.
• At least 5 years of related experience in Scheduling for IT based project/programs.
• Experience with MS Project (stand alone and web versions) and/or Primavera
• Experience with Scheduling teams (to include multiple Stakeholders teams); finessed in keeping integrity of schedule regardless of Client pressure to the contrary
• Comfortable taking issues to boss and Program Manager WITH SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS for issue(s)
• Self-starter; good chemistry with Client and other Stakeholders
• Good communicator - able to clearly work with teams from the C-level to entry staff; excellent collaborator
• Ability to easily move between separate project schedules seamlessly
• Expert in following 'change ripple' throughout a schedule flow
• US Citizenship

 
What additional characteristics will help me thrive?

• Previous DHS or other Federal Contracting Scheduling a plus.

What We Offer  

Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that:  

• Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees   

• Support employee retention and attraction  

• Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office  

Compensation

$91,242.70 - $150,555.93

The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. 

Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.

What We Promise  

Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.  

We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.   

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