ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
ERG is seeking an experienced integrated master project scheduler to join a growing team of support staff to provide full-time, immediate technical planning and resource scheduling support to a federal site in Indian Head, MD.
This position will be full-time on-site but requires a candidate to be local to the MD/DC/VA area for occasional travel to a federal site in Indian Head, MD. The position will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG’s Chantilly, VA, and Arlington, VA offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.
Job Description:
- Using Microsoft project to integrate multiple individual project schedules into interdependent master schedules with a focus on resource (personnel and physical) management. Specifically applying expertise in advanced Microsoft Projects to develop and manage complex projects (including scheduling dependencies with predecessor and successor assignments, automatic scheduling, resource delegation, calendar integration, critical path analysis, task sheets, Gantt charts), and troubleshooting existing projects
- Working with management, developers, engineers, and vendors to gather schedule data and coordinate project goals
- Analyzing and proactively communicating schedule and resource conflicts and conclusions to management
- Scheduling, leading, and assisting with project planning meetings
- Performing various other administrative duties as requested by the client
Qualifications and Skills:
- At least 5 years of experience relevant to the support described above
- Expert-level Microsoft Project skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivated to engage with personnel
- Strong organizational and planning skills, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal), meticulous attention to detail, highly motivated, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with limited oversight
- Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Ideal Candidates will have:
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum GPA of 3.0)
- Experience in an IT environment
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Federal contract or facilities experience
- Hold an active secret-level security clearance
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As such, successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams.
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