Description
The Master Scheduler (MS) will lead the development of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for all FlightSafety programs, and is part of Operations team that supports Program Management, Business Development, and the Operations staff.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The Master Scheduler will be responsible for developing detailed logically linked schedules and maintaining weekly status for multiple projects.
The MS will evaluate project critical path(s) and track project schedule metric data.
The MS coordinates with program managers, project managers, engineers and other teammates on schedule development and maintenance.
The MS will also work with the Program Control Manager to collect and manage earned value data relative to the program schedule.
Tracks the IMS Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and ensures all contracted data deliverables are met on time or earlier.
Coordinates and prepares all documentation/presentations required for internal functions relative to IMS/IMP.
Develops and maintains the program\'s IMS including the following key responsibilities and functions:
Prepares and delivers the monthly schedule file, consistent with the accompanying monthly narrative. Interfaces with local and remote team members.
Develops and publishes routine, special-purpose and custom reports for program personnel using scheduling software.
Incorporates approved Schedule Change Requests and other authorized changes as required, and maintains detailed logs of all changes.
Supports the planning and development of change proposals, and analyzes potential impacts on the schedule network and scheduled dates.
Prepares and maintains composite top-level schedules (big picture) using automated scheduling techniques.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
Expert level knowledge and experience with DoD Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, maintenance, and enhancement, with ability to reflect and defend traceability between the two documents and all relevant contractual documents
Strong knowledge and experience in the development and maintenance of time-phased logically connected, resource loaded program schedules and networks and be able to explain them to the detail level
Defines, estimates, and interrelates detailed tasks, work packages, and summary tasks into a logically connected network defining the work schedule to be accomplished for contract execution
Detailed knowledge of the DCMA 14 Point analysis process desirable.
Works closely with technical subject matter experts.
Earned value management knowledge and experience, preferably in schedule development and program management.
Expert level knowledge and experience with designing and performing Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) per DoD guidelines on contractual IMS products.
Manipulates schedule and SRA products in order to plan, anticipate, and identify risks to program management and engineering staff and support risk mitigation activities
Extensive hands on experience and certification in Microsoft Project or Primavera.
Education and Formal Training:
Bachelor’s Degree or four years, combination of education, experience, and training, in addition to what is listed below, with emphasis on business or technical subjects.
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of experience in project development/scheduling and EVM. Experience in Government contracting and with corporate accounting and pricing software highly desirable.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.