B-1 Scheduler - Military veterans preferred

Title:

B-1 Scheduler

The B-1 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) contains an inter-linked schedule of all B-1 Avionics tasks—hardware and software. KBR is seeking an organized and self-sufficient Project Scheduler to develop schedules for multiple work packages, show dependencies between work packages, and link them all together in a B-1 Integrated Master Schedule.

Duties will include developing schedules, updating status of tasks, highlighting resource and deadline conflicts to the project manager and work package managers, providing weekly reports and monthly reports. The Project Scheduler will also need to provide specific charts and summaries for presentations by management.

The successful candidate will work closely with a team of driven and highly skilled DoD professionals. Be relied upon to provide strategic input in creating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Be responsible for synthesizing various cost, schedule, and performance metrics/milestones into a strategic, forward looking schedule in support of project priorities. Effectively coordinate inputs from stakeholders, manage IMS scheduling tool, assess scheduling impacts related to budget drills/requirement changes, adjust schedule to meet short-term requirements, advise stakeholders of potential scheduling issues, and make recommendations as needed. Prepare PowerPoint briefings, high level schedule slides to support IPT and Executive level briefings. Interact daily with various project functional leads to include Integrated Product Team leads (military or civilian). Work with Technical Directors, systems engineers, security, cost, and modeling and simulation personnel to obtain the projects big picture and necessary integration activities to provide an actionable schedule for execution.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide weekly status of tasks.
• Provide 4-week rolling schedule forecasts.
• Highlight resource or deadline conflicts to the project manager and work package managers.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports of completed tasks and delayed tasks.
• Provide status charts for regular meetings.
• Perform health checks on schedule.
• Show critical paths.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using MS Project, Office, SharePoint) to produce and integrate complex schedules. Knowledge in R-plan desired
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-starter, good organizational skills, and assertive in dynamic group settings
• Must have demonstrated experience in scheduling Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for a DoD acquisition program.

Required Skills/Training:

• High School Diploma
• Three (3) years of experience working with Microsoft Project
• Strong organizational, documentation, and tracking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team engagement skills.
• High-level of proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter with ability to track multiple tasks or actions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.
• Computer skills required include Microsoft Business Office 365 Professional utilization and experience. The B-1 SPO is limited to MS products therefore the candidate must be very familiar with this tool suite including, but not limited to:
• MS Project
• Access
• Excel
• Visio
• WordOutlook

Work level personal skills should ideally include the following:

• Forward Thinking.
• Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills.
• Extensive Industry Knowledge.
• Team player.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Sound Decision-making.
• Adaptability.
• Accountability.
• Quick Follow-through
• Good Interpersonal Skills

Desired Education, Experience, Skills or Training:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience using MS Project. Experience in submitting and tracking purchase and service requests.
• Familiarity with B-1 programs, schedules, and procedures.
• Familiarity with DoD organizations, mods, and schedules.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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