Project Scheduler

Job Location:

Hybrid with primarily Work From Home (WFH), but with occasional meetings at the Nine 30 office in Lexington Park, MD.

Job Description:

This position will support the Special Communications Mission Solutions (SCMS) Division by developing and maintaining project schedules.

Primary Duties:

• Develop, maintain, and refine Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in MS Project utilizing program team input and project documentation including inputs and dependencies from master project/subproject integration.
• Review or evaluate project documentation such as Statements of Work (SOW), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), contractor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Facilitate meetings in support of schedule processes, which include various project stakeholders.
• Status schedules on a routine basis, identify, evaluate and present critical path analysis, and analyze schedule data to identify resource constraints and risks.
• Format and present schedule information and data using MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and OnePager Pro.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of scheduling fundamentals with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of experience in project management or project support
• At least 1 year of experience utilizing Microsoft Project to build and maintain project schedules
• OnePager Pro proficiency or experience, preferred

Clearance:

This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $94,500.

We offer a top-tier benefits package featuring:

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan that paid out an additional 15% on top of salary in each of the last two years
• 80% company-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance that features $0 deductible platinum level coverage
• Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• $250 annual reimbursement for gym membership or health app subscriptions
• 8 weeks of paid parental Leave + 2 additional weeks of paid leave while transitioning back for birth parents/primary caregivers. 2 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents/ secondary caregivers
• Up to $5,000 of annual assistance for continued education or professional certifications
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off for new hires, increasing to 136 hours at the 2-year mark, and 160 hours at the 5-year mark
• 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Personal Holidays
• Employee referral program
• Rewards and recognition program
• A company tab upstairs at St. Inie's Coffee for free fresh roasted coffee and beignets
• Flexible work schedules with most staff adjusting their work hours based on family or personal obligations
• Flexible work locations with most staff teleworking 1-2 days a week
• A casual work environment that is more jeans and a hoodie than khakis and a dress shirt

About Nine 30:

Nine 30 Consulting is a small business located in Lexington Park, MD that provides financial management, project management, acquisition, and data analytics support to various Divisions and organizations within the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Since our founding in 2019, we have doubled every year and just hired the 25th member of our team! We are a numbers company, and our name is a reference to the most important number in government financial management - Nine 30, or September 30th - the last day of the government fiscal year which drives vital tactical and strategic decisions. Nine 30 values diversity of thought and experience and is an equal opportunity employer. Our philosophy is based on developing solutions for our clients and creating opportunities for our employees to Collaborate, Innovate, and Elevate.