Master Scheduler (Maryland, USA)

BA Global Talent is seeking an on-site Master Scheduler to join the Department of Navy (DON) SAP IT program . This position plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and maintaining the program’s complex scheduling activities. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of scheduling best practices, technical project execution, and contractual compliance to ensure program milestones are achieved on time and within scope. This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical initiative that safeguards national security through disciplined program management and precise schedule integration.

The Department of Navy (DON) SAP IT program protects highly sensitive national security information. These programs utilize rigorous security measures and need-to-know access to safeguard vital technological breakthroughs, intelligence on U.S. capabilities, and operational plans.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a program-level IMS, comprised of multiple sub-projects, which includes major milestones and deliverables with projected start dates, due dates, schedule status, assigned resources, priorities of work and alignment to Contractor's Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS).
• Coordinate and maintain an integrated project schedule that aligns with agile release train stories.
• Develop the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Coordinate the IMS with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Lead cross-functional team members in the definition of project tasks, establish task durations, define relationships, impose constraints, and collect weekly status.
• Propose processes that will aid Integrated Scheduling and understand the impacts of any changes to program delivery.
• Develop process, procedures, and strategy for implementing scheduling best practices.
• Track the critical path in program activities, associated risks, and recommended mitigations in requested schedule and risk reviews.
• Experience using Microsoft Project to develop high-level schedules and graphics utilizing Excel or Power BI to deliver to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate client-facing meetings to review the IMS and discuss potential schedule slips and mitigation plans.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic.
• Ability to identify, track, and integrate risks into the IMS.
• Leverages comprehensive metrics, customer and stakeholder feedback to assess program performance and risks and recommends resources and actions to ensure mission success.
• Leads after-action reviews, leverages performance benchmarking, and introduces best practices; conducts root cause analysis and develops disposition and corrective and preventive actions for recurring discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Must have a BS/BA (an MS/MA or PhD is a plus).
• Proven experience with Risk Management.
• Working knowledge of industry standards.
• Ability to facilitate face-to-face meetings and brief the highest levels of the Government Customer PMO and the Program Sponsor.
• Must have excellent communication and written skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Must have excellent MS Project and Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading Gate Reviews and conducting Risk-based Process Evaluations.
• ITIL certification.
• PMP certification.

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays (aligned with the 11 Federal Holidays)
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • 1 to 5 years = 120 hrs.
  • 6 to 14 years = 160 hrs.
  • 15 or more years = 200 hrs.
• Life Insurance (after 90 days of employment)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(K) Retirement Plan Services (after 90 days of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site position

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (Primary) | Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) | Landover, MD.

Schedule: Full-Time

Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for job opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

BA Global Talent connects professionals across the Americas with meaningful opportunities at U.S. companies. We specialize in remote recruitment, HR operations, and workforce solutions, with a strong focus on transparency, support, and long-term success. At BA , you're never just a placement, you're part of a team that values growth, autonomy, and impact.