Master Project Scheduler

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale. This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed. The Master Project Scheduler serves as the owner of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the contract program, supporting enterprise IT and O&M activities. This role ensures schedule accuracy, resource alignment, and execution transparency across a high-volume operational environment. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS171, P3, Band 6 Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Own, maintain, and govern the Integrated Master Schedule supporting large number of O&M projects per month. - Lead consolidation of project schedules across multiple technical and operational teams. - Exercise authority over schedule-driven resource allocation across concurrent projects. - Provide immediate scheduling and data support to delivery team leads. - Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all schedule inputs, dependencies, and milestones. - Analyze schedule risks, critical paths, and variances; recommend corrective actions. - Produce schedule reports, metrics, and briefings for program leadership and government stakeholders. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship - Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Project Management, or related field(or equivalent experience per GSA BPA II labor category) -5+ years of experience in project scheduling, business process analysis, or program control in a federal IT environment - Expert-level experience managing Integrated Master Schedules for large, multi-project programs - Proficiency with enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) - Demonstrated experience supporting O&M or IT service delivery programs - Strong understanding of resource loading, dependency management, and critical path analysis - Experience ensuring data quality and governance across schedule inputs - Ability to support high-tempo operational environments with concurrent project execution ?- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills for coordinating across program Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Experience supporting large scale IT programs - Advanced reporting and dashboarding for schedule performance (e.g., Power BI) - Strong stakeholder communication and briefing skills - Experience supporting Special Projects or surge tasking environments #techjobs #clearance #veteranspage #LI-Remote Minimum Requirements TCS171, P3, Band 6 Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Minimum Salary $50,000 Maximum Salary $80,000 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job