Master Scheduler

Description

 KSA Integration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through four core capabilities: (1) data analytics, (2) comprehensive veterans support, and (3) business process improvement. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation on focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA was awarded the 2019 - 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list of businesses recognized for value placed on company culture, standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being. KSA also received a spot on both the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Best for Vets List by Military Times in addition to winning the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award.

Benefits:

· Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)

· HSA / FSA Medical Plans

· PTO

· Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance

· 401K with Company Match

· Observes all federal holidays

· Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program 

· Annual Career Development Process

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: March, 2024

Location: Oahu, Hawaii (remote work with full-time availability during Hawaii Standard Time may possibly be authorized).

Background: KSA is looking for a Master Scheduler for the USMC in Oahu, Hawaii. Please note: this position is contingent upon award.

Defense Policy Review Initiative (DPRI) is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) organization located in Oahu, Hawaii and Guam. DPRI is responsible for the management and oversight of building Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz in Guam. This program consists of over 100 MILCON projects that are being constructed in order to receive USMC forces relocating from Okinawa to Guam, based on a bilateral agreement between the United States Government (USG) and the Government of Japan (GoJ). In order to assist DPRI in executing its program responsibilities, DPRI requires non-personal, technical, and advisory support services in support of our Government Offices located in Oahu, Hawaii, and Guam.

Position Responsibilities:

The Master Scheduling task area will provide professional support services to develop, maintain, and control the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the DPRI organization in Hawaii. Contract support will lead the program schedule analysis down to the project level to include Major Milestones, Deliverables, Critical Paths, Resource Management, Dependencies, and Schedule Variances.

• Serve as the subject matter expert in program scheduling and be able to propose process improvements that will benefit program management.

• Assess new information against planned and baseline dates, calculate critical path, calculate slack, and margin, and identify risks/issues/opportunities.

• Format Microsoft Project documentation in presentable form to include call out boxes, graphics, charts, etc. in support of product delivery milestones.

• Maintain accurate folders with supporting documentation required per the schedule basis document for any changes to a previous baselined version of the schedule.

• Assist the PMO and Team Leads in creating short-term schedules, monitor such schedules to determine impact on master schedule, and formulate actions to correct scheduling problems.

• Review the Schedule Basis Document and provide suggested changes and improvements that align with expert scheduling knowledge and best industry practices.

• Incorporate Resource and/or Cost Loading data into schedules as required.

• Consult with appropriate project managers and estimate project execution timelines to determine whether projects are on plan and what indicators can reveal this information.

• Monitor tasks on the schedule and ensure the appropriate documentation is collected for completion. If the scheduled task completion date has been missed determine the appropriate update required per scheduling best practices.

• Understand and apply practical application of agile methodologies combined with experience working with teams.

• Possess strong communication skills to reach and develop a cross organization network to help gather requested data for each schedule product.

• Possess strong note-taking and writing skills in order to accurately capture requirements, project status, and data elements that will need to be incorporated into the IMS.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Active Dod Secret Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Project Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline, plus minimum five (5) years of experience as a Master Scheduler.
• Minimum five (5) years of proficient work experience with Microsoft Project.
• Documented experience establishing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and baseline schedules with task networking, resource loading and leveling, schedule status, performance tracking, and critical path reporting and analysis.
• Experience maintaining several schedules at any given time for various projects in various stages.
• Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies and industry best practices.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have or obtain a secret security clearance prior to work start date.
• Must have proficient Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Additional Desired Skills:

• Master’s degree or higher in field directly related to duties of this position.
• Ability to apply principles of project management to developing large, complex schedules.
• Microsoft Project Certification.
• Experience working closely with a Project Management Office (PMO) to contribute to processes for continuous improvement.

KSA Integration is an equal opportunity employer.