Master Scheduler/EVM Specialist
Arlington, VA

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Position Description:

CGI is looking for a scheduler to support large scale software development programs and proposals. The candidate will lead and assist the creation and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules according to the SOW and EVM requirements, where applicable, by collaborating with proposal groups and program teams.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

* Lead integrated project scheduling activities on a complex DoD program
* Lead development of the program's cost and schedule baseline
* Review and report performance updates from the program's Control Account Managers
* Lead the development of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) by working with Program Schedulers, EVM Analysts, Control Account Managers, and technical team leads to determine critical tasks and their inter-dependencies across the program
* Develop scheduling status reports used at Program Management meetings
* Develop and maintain schedule artifacts and other program documentation related to deliverables to the customer and to the CGI leadership
* Determine the critical path of the assigned portions of program based on schedule progress and established task dependencies
* Support data transfer from Microsoft Project to the team's Earned Value Management tool and ensure accuracy of data
* Comply with internal procedures and government cost/schedule reporting regulations
* Actively participate in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and monthly program status reviews (PSRs)
* Interact daily with technical leads, the CGI leadership, and client personnel by providing schedule status data
* Support the team's continuous Schedule Change Control improvement efforts

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

* Demonstrated expert knowledge in determining the Critical Path and performing schedule status updates
* Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling for projects using Earned Value Management
* Direct recent experience running DCMA 14-point schedule assessments
* Direct recent experience as a scheduler on project using Earned Value Management
* Demonstrated understanding of project management and the application of project management processes
* Established and productive professional individual contributor
* Ability to work independently with limited to no supervision
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Proficient with other MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio and SharePoint)

Desired

* PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) certification
* Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
* Experience on large-scale software development projects
* Familiarity with DoD Contracting environment

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