Actalent
Job Title: Scheduler Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Scheduler who will play a crucial role in planning, scheduling, and overseeing deployment activities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project management and seamless execution of technical projects.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Deployment Technical Lead and Engineering Manager to manage and oversee deployment schedules.
Coordinate and deconflict deployment schedules associated with hardware/software deployments.
Support planning and execution of technical scope, schedule, and cost inputs for changes and customer engineering estimate requests.
Develop and coordinate Task Order IMS objective evidence and collect IMS status accounting.
Resolve cross-spiral deconfliction and schedule/resource issues.
Develop, plan, schedule, and update project activities for effective project management.
Support presentations and reviews of program performance for internal and customer management.
Maintain schedule baseline control processes to ensure schedule integrity.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
3 years of experience in managing, coordinating, and overseeing cross-functional area efforts.
Proficiency in Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Systems Engineering, Software Development, and Deployment.
Experience in developing and managing project teams and schedules.
Knowledge of Development Lifecycle, spiral development, and Agile processes.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with IMS and critical path analytical skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with project planning, cost, schedule, and performance.
Ability to anticipate team needs and adapt quickly in the midst of vague or limited guidance.
Experience with development programs and deployment execution activities.
Work Environment
This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, allowing for flexibility and a balanced work-life. The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on integrating and coordinating systems to enhance performance and ensure common situational awareness. The role supports decision superiority for warfighters and commanders.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Colorado Springs,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
We are seeking a highly motivated Scheduler who will play a crucial role in planning, scheduling, and overseeing deployment activities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure effective project management and seamless execution of technical projects.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Deployment Technical Lead and Engineering Manager to manage and oversee deployment schedules.
Coordinate and deconflict deployment schedules associated with hardware/software deployments.
Support planning and execution of technical scope, schedule, and cost inputs for changes and customer engineering estimate requests.
Develop and coordinate Task Order IMS objective evidence and collect IMS status accounting.
Resolve cross-spiral deconfliction and schedule/resource issues.
Develop, plan, schedule, and update project activities for effective project management.
Support presentations and reviews of program performance for internal and customer management.
Maintain schedule baseline control processes to ensure schedule integrity.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
3 years of experience in managing, coordinating, and overseeing cross-functional area efforts.
Proficiency in Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Systems Engineering, Software Development, and Deployment.
Experience in developing and managing project teams and schedules.
Knowledge of Development Lifecycle, spiral development, and Agile processes.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with IMS and critical path analytical skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with project planning, cost, schedule, and performance.
Ability to anticipate team needs and adapt quickly in the midst of vague or limited guidance.
Experience with development programs and deployment execution activities.
Work Environment
This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, allowing for flexibility and a balanced work-life. The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on integrating and coordinating systems to enhance performance and ensure common situational awareness. The role supports decision superiority for warfighters and commanders.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Colorado Springs,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.