Job details
Salary $60,000 - $80,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Project scheduler, us (remote)
Join the team who values your skills and expertiseCherokee nation system solutions (cnss) helps federal agencies improve productivity and find innovative solutionsTaking a personalized approach, cnss offers a complete line of innovative services and consulting to government agencies, including call center, application modernization, data utilization, advanced analytics and it infrastructureYour valuable skills can help us give customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.
Cherokee nation system solutions is part of cherokee federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clientsFor more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .
Summary
The project scheduler will provide program deliverable and scheduling support related to transportation, security and infrastructure deployment for u.sProjects.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Includes the following:
Create, monitor, and analyze cpm project schedules in accordance with standards of best project practice
Track, analyze, and report information appropriately to allow the project teams to manage their projects and evaluate weekly reports
Ensure accuracy of project schedules and performed version control
Co-ordinate project schedules, tasks, meeting updates, and efficient distribution of reports
Prepare, implement, and monitor scopes of work using work breakdown structure (wbs) for control and integrity
Monitor projects’ progress, including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts and progress achieved to date including critical path analysis
Maintain project risk register to ensure that risks are effectively managed to minimize their impact on schedule, scope, and budget of projects
Track baselines, perform what-if analysis, and develop contingency plans
Perform coordination of cross-functional departments to identify project issues, monitor action items, and work with the project manager to ensure resolution.
Perform baseline, updates, and variance analysis.
Provide input to other project deliverables as necessary.
Supervisory/management authority
This position will not have supervisory authority.
Education and experience
Bachelor`s degree in project management, or in a related field
Certification as a pmi scheduling professional (pmi-sp) will be advantageous
A minimum of 2 (two) years` experience as a project scheduler in a related industry
Extensive experience in schedule planning and management
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Advanced proficiency in ms project scheduling software
Strong communication skills – written and verbal
Good analytical and planning skills
Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
Must have good attention to details
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Good working ethics and ability to treat documents with confidentiality
Ability to work effectively within a team setting and also to provide leadership when required to do so
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
Work environment
Telecommuting acceptableDomestic travel required up to 25%.
Estimated starting salary range: $ 60,000.00 - 80,000.00 annually
Cnss offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off and morePaid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law.
About the team
Cherokee federal is a division of cherokee nation businesses, the economic engine of cherokee nation, the largest native american tribe in the u.sAs a trusted partner, the cherokee federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios — ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.
Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missionsOur 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 u.sTerritories.
Why cherokee federal? visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!
Compliance
Applicants selected will be subject to a u.sGovernment security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientationIf you’d like more information about your eeo rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: eeo statement | eeo poster ; and
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail cnb.compliance@cn-bus.com for assistanceThis email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.
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We maintain an affirmative action plan for the purpose of proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilitiesUpon request, we will schedule time to make our affirmative action plan accessibleIf you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2020 request to view affirmative action plan to the compliance administrator at cnb.compliance@cn-bus.com This inbox is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.
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The project scheduler will provide program deliverable and scheduling support related to transportation, security and infrastructure deployment for u.sProjects.
