Project Scheduler

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. Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules across all phases of project execution .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project scheduling and management using Microsoft Project, including proficiency in critical path methodology and earned value management. Capable of analyzing project schedules, identifying trends, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Project ProficiencyProject Planning/Scheduling ExperienceCritical Path Methodology UnderstandingEarned Value Management KnowledgeUS Citizenship

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingVariance AnalysisResource ManagementEffort-Driven SchedulingTask Progress UpdatingBaseline ManagementScheduling Software ProficiencyTrend AnalysisMitigation Strategy DevelopmentCompliance with Scheduling Policies

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkEntrepreneurial MindsetCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsScheduling SoftwareResource GraphResource UsageProject Views Customization

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

US Navy ContractsMK48 MOD 7 Torpedo HardwareProduction EffortsProject Execution PhasesSchedule-Status Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules across all phases of project execution
Coordinate with project managers and team members to gather schedule information and update schedules
Identify scheduling issues and develop mitigation strategies
Communicate schedule updates and changes to project teams and stakeholders
Use scheduling software to create and manage project timelines
Prepare regular schedule-status reports highlighting deviations or risks
Analyze schedules to identify trends and improvement areas
Ensure compliance with organizational scheduling policies and procedures
Set up Microsoft Project projects, including dates, calendars, and working times
Create, organize, and link tasks; set constraints, deadlines, and milestones
Define, categorize, and assign resources and manage resource availability
Apply effort-driven scheduling and Critical Path Method, including primary, secondary, and tertiary critical paths
Resolve resource overallocations using Resource Graph, Resource Usage, and leveling methods
Set and manage baselines
Update task progress and dates using real-world data
Perform variance analysis by comparing baseline and actuals
Customize and save project views and reports
Share and export project plans through Microsoft Office integrations
Support US Navy contracts focused mainly on production of MK48 MOD 7 torpedo hardware and related production efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS/GED and ten (10) years' experience; Or Associates and eight (8) years' experience; Or Bachelors and six (6) years' experience; Or Masters and four (4) years’ experience
Proficiency with scheduling software, with a strong preference placed on MS Project
Experience in project planning/scheduling
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Applications, and integration between Office and Project
Understanding of critical path methodology
Knowledge of earned value management (EVM)
Must be a US Citizen
Must be eligible to obtain security clearance; existing clearance status preferred but not required
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment and operate entrepreneurially and collaboratively to accomplish deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Estimated 10% travel, predominantly to Rhode Island, Indiana and Northern Virginia