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Altamira Technologies Corp.

Microsoft Project Scheduler (SME Level)

Altamira Technologies Corp., Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080

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Job Title:

Microsoft Project Scheduler (SME Level)

Location:

Texas Clearance Requirement:

Top Secret/SCI Employment Type:

Part-Time / Exempt

Overview We are seeking a

Microsoft Project Scheduler (SME level)

to support program and project management activities within a

Department of Defense (DoD)

environment. The Scheduler will serve as the organizational expert for

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, analysis, and maintenance

across multiple program baselines, ensuring alignment with Earned Value Management (EVM) and DoD acquisition lifecycle standards.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in

Microsoft Project (Desktop and/or Online) , advanced understanding of

DoD program management frameworks , and the ability to translate complex technical and operational requirements into actionable, time‑phased schedules that drive mission success.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and maintain

complex project and program schedules

using

Microsoft Project

in accordance with DoD and industry best practices (e.g.,

DCMA 14‑Point Schedule Assessment ).

Create and manage

Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

supporting major program milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across engineering, logistics, test, and operational disciplines.

Perform

schedule health checks ,

critical path analysis ,

baseline variance analysis , and develop

recovery plans

as needed.

Support

Earned Value Management (EVM)

reporting through schedule baseline integration, status updates, and performance tracking.

Coordinate closely with

Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and functional leads

to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with cost and performance objectives.

Develop and maintain

Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

consistent with DoD and ANSI/EIA‑748 guidelines.

Generate

milestone charts, schedule reports, and what‑if analyses

to support decision‑making and risk management.

Provide

training, mentoring, and technical guidance

to project staff on Microsoft Project best practices and scheduling principles.

Ensure schedule compliance with

DoD Instruction 5000.02 ,

Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/IMS guidelines , and

contractual deliverables .

Participate in

Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) ,

Program Management Reviews (PMRs) , and

Independent Schedule Assessments (ISAs) .

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline. (Equivalent experience may be considered.)

10+ years

of experience in project scheduling and program controls within a

DoD or federal acquisition

environment.

Expert‑level proficiency

in

Microsoft Project

(including task linking, resource management, baselining, and reporting functions).

Proven experience developing and managing

Integrated Master Schedules

in compliance with

DoD and DCMA standards .

Working knowledge of

Earned Value Management (EVM)

and integration with scheduling systems.

Ability to brief schedule status, risks, and performance trends to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

Active

Secret clearance

(or higher).

Desired Qualifications

PMP ,

PMI‑SP , or

EVMS certification .

Familiarity with

MS Project Server ,

Project Online , or

Primavera P6 .

Experience with

DoD acquisition programs (ACAT I–III)

or

Intelligence Community (IC)

programs.

Experience integrating schedules across

contractors and government stakeholders .

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Core Competencies

Advanced proficiency in

schedule logic and critical path methodology

Strong understanding of

EVM principles and DCMA compliance

Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non‑technical audiences

Exceptional organizational and analytical problem‑solving skills

High attention to detail and proactive issue resolution

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