Senior Project Scheduler (IMS)

FTI is looking for a Senior Project Scheduling professional (with Space Systems Command (SSC) experience) to join our growing organization. We are looking for someone with keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills. The position will support the development of an Enterprise-Wide Ground Systems Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support development and integration efforts within US Space Force (USSF) mission areas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Space/Ground Systems across the Department of Defense (DoD) Space domain. This work will primarily be performed in Colorado Springs, CO, with travel to integration sites as required.

Responsible for working closely with technical experts, project leads and project managers in planning, creating, and managing project schedules.

• Managing the live schedules and IMS and ensure that they are kept up to date.

• Working with mission partner and other subcontractors to gather scheduling and milestone input for long-term IMS.

• Lead process control, procurement, subcontracting, risk management, assignment coordination, interaction with customers, and activity duration.

• Be the go-to expert with for enterprise development of program scheduling.

• Publish high level integrated master schedules in accordance with the requirements or needs of the necessary stakeholders.

• Resolve and mitigate potential schedule issues.

• Experience in planning and supporting project scheduling efforts as well as working with project teams.

• Apply a Systems Engineering/space systems perspective and knowledge to schedule planning and issue resolution.

• Forsee potential schedule and risk issues as you plan/manage the IMS.

• Attend leadership meetings and provide input and preparation as required.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility).
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering or related field required.

• 6+ years' experience working as a Scheduler (background in Space Systems preferred to include sensors, space vehicles and ground stations).

• Experience at SSC.

• Understanding of Agile development process and knowledge of how to schedule sprints and product increments.

• Ability to work independently with geographically dispersed team.

• Excellent Communications skills (written and oral).

• Ability to easily and comfortably interact with all levels in the Govt. and with mission partners/subcontractors.

• Persistence and commitment to work with the team to get the job done.

• Expertise with MS Office tools (such as MS Project and MS Excel), One Pager Pro, Milestones Professional, Jira and Confluence.

For this role, the annual compensation range for candidates in Colorado is ($75K-$121K)*.

*Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.

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