MS Project Scheduler

MS Project Scheduler (CRANE-15-0530-F)

Bowhead is looking for aMicrosoft Project Schedulerin support of NSWC Crane and the Radar Technologies Division. Candidate will be responsible for developing, analyzing and updating MS Project schedules. The duties require expert knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities:

·         Create and implement weekly schedule status, logic and progress analysis, including management information reports on progress and areas requiring attention.

·         Implement practices across diverse programs to allow for program status knowledge and to allow for comparison of program status and understanding of interdependencies.

·         Ensure team members understanding of roles, interdependency with other members, timing sensitivity (priority) and when outputs are expected.

·         Manage projects by developing project plans, timelines, and schedules for Research, Administration, and Information Technology programs.

·         Recommend improvements to project plans.

·         Provide early warning on project plans that are not going as planned.

·         Understand and manage the project’s critical path.

·         Assist team leaders in monitoring team performance of tasks.

·         Facilitate the flow of information between program members, technical leads, and the Contractor team.

·         Communicate effectively through verbal and written language with engineering and military professionals.

·         Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) in preparing documents or presentations as part program management.

Requirements:

·          Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and 1-5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience and certifications.

·          SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the SECRET Level.

·          Expert level MS Project.

·          Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) in preparing documents or presentations.

Desired:

·          Prior experience supporting NSWC Crane.

·          Marine Corps and/or Marine Corps radar experience.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Environment: The environmental conditions consist of computer stations and desks with adequate and adjustable lighting.  Chairs are designed to fit the various individuals and the tasks being performed. Ergonomic evaluations are completed as needed, to provide up to date modifications to all work stations.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver’s license for this position and will be subject to verification.  In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (http://www.uicalaska.com/contact-us/human-resources/). UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

All candidates must apply online atwww.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed.  Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application.

UIC Government Services (UICGS) and its Bowhead family of companies are an Alaska Native Corporation owned by Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) of Barrow, Alaska. UICGS/Bowhead provides innovative business solutions in areas such as engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) companies for government contracting.

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