Senior Project Scheduler (VA EHRM)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Microsoft Project, Project Schedule Management, Scrum

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT's Federal Health team is hiring a Senior Project Scheduler (Master Scheduler)  who will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing highly complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Integrated Master Plans (IMP) for large-scale IT programs supporting the Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Records Modernization effort.

This role is deeply technical and requires a solution-oriented mindset with the ability to translate complex program structures into actionable and reliable schedules. The Senior Project Scheduler applies expert-level Microsoft Project skills, advanced scheduling methodologies, and deep IT program knowledge to ensure project alignment, identify risks, assess impacts, and drive scheduling excellence across the organization. 

The ideal candidate brings  strong analytical skills, the ability to optimize schedule processes, and proven experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams. This position requires exceptional communication skills—both for stakeholder negotiation and for developing executive-level reporting on schedule performance, risks, and recovery strategies. 

WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze highly complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Integrated Master Plans (IMP) for large IT programs. 

• Apply Critical Path Methodology (CPM) to identify dependencies, calculate float, and expose schedule bottlenecks. 

• Establish, manage, and maintain schedule baselines; conduct detailed variance analysis against the baseline. 

• Identify schedule-related risks and incorporate contingencies and mitigation strategies. 

• Produce accurate schedule forecasts, performance metrics, and executive-level status reports with clear insights and impacts. 

Microsoft Project (MSP) Mastery 

• Demonstrate advanced expertise in Microsoft Project, including Professional and Project Online/Server. 

• Develop complex custom fields, formulas, graphical indicators, filters, groups, and outline codes. 

• Manage multi-project environments, including linking multiple schedules and maintaining master project structures. 

• Build sophisticated custom reports, dashboards, and visualizations within MSP or via integration with Excel