Position: Program Scheduler, Mid-Level - FAA

Function: Program Scheduling

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Remote Work Option: Yes

Job Summary

This position will provide experienced program scheduling support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 5+ years of relevant scheduling experience in a process improvement, planning and scheduling role using the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Corporate Work Plan (CWP) tool and Primavera or Microsoft Project software.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provide scheduling, resource and financial analysis using the FAA’s CWP tool as the primary source of project data
• Proficient in Microsoft Project (MSP) and/or Primavera 6 (P6) to create resources loaded schedules based on input from project managers and design layouts, filters, and reports within the tool
• Implement consistent planning, scheduling, and resource management processes to meet varying project sizes, scope, and needs
• Experience in preparing, maintaining and progressing a schedule using the critical path methodology
• Identify, monitor, and status project control milestones
• Develop what-if scenarios and identify schedule risks and the potential impact to the project's/portfolio’s objectives
• Apply project scheduling fundamentals like critical path analysis and resource analysis
• Develop and apply data analysis reports and present schedule performance information to stakeholders
• Experience in working with the business defining schedule process improvements and translating needs into schedule requirements and long-term Project Plans.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with analysts, engineers, management consultants, and other schedulers
• Document and control changes and revisions to the schedule
• Prepare presentation charts and reports and participate in project reviews
• Prepare custom CWP reports and spreadsheets to support program implementation
• Provide updates to CWP as needed in the Project Charter, Project Team, RAM, Cost Estimates, Baseline Scope, Project Plan, Project Status and Documentation
• Understand schedule data conversion concepts for porting MSP and Excel project plans to Primavera P6 projects
• Compliance with all relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules
• Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

Education Requirements

High School Diploma Required. Certification from professional scheduling association also required.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in Primavera EPPM 16.1 or greater and/or MSP is required.
• Demonstrated experience in leading project planning efforts.
• Experience working in a team environment, empowering team members, and working collaboratively to collect schedule data for project updates.
• Experience working with project cost teams preferred.
• Understanding of how to apply risk to project schedules.
• Experience in IT or software project scheduling preferred.
• Strong analytical, computer and good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project schedule analysis software, such as Steelray Project Analyzer, Oracle Risk / Pertmaster, or similar tools is desired.
• Experience with, or understanding of, at least one Earned Value Management engine (such as Deltek Cobra) is desired.
• Understanding all relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules
• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced work environment and be flexible to work on more than one program.

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance.

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

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