Integrated Master Scheduler and Risk Manager

Integrated Master Scheduler and Risk Manager Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Type: Contract-to-Hire Category: Program/Project Management Industry: Government Reference ID: JN -032026-106019 Date Posted: 03/17/2026 Shortcut: + Description + Recommended Jobs Description: _Onsite in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD_ The organization seeks a mid-level Integrated Master Scheduler and Risk Manager to develop, integrate, and maintain comprehensive Integrated Master Schedules across multiple programs. The role will consolidate critical paths, forecast cost and funding, and anticipate staffing and logistics needs while aligning with DoD acquisition milestones. The position will also lead risk management activities, maintaining a robust risk register and delivering metrics that enable early risk recognition and mitigation. This role supports program leadership with clear analyses, documentation, and briefings for schedule and risk posture. _Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities: + Develop, maintain, and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for multiple programs within the product office. + Identify and track key program milestones, CDRL deliveries, program reviews, integration activities, contract changes, and training requirements. + Consolidate critical paths across projects and product offices into a single IMS to enable accurate performance tracking and forecasting. + Create and manage milestone schedules to support cost and funding forecasting and staffing and logistics planning. + Serve as the primary risk manager and develop and maintain a comprehensive risk register for all programs. + Provide program success metrics and an integrated view of risks to enable early risk recognition, mitigation, and resolution. + Support development and execution of risk mitigation plans and present risk status to program leadership. + Deliver schedule and risk analyses supporting organizational, administrative, and product management efforts. + Support development and sustainment of program plans, policies, and acquisition documentation aligned with DoD milestones and decision points. + Prepare, staff, and present briefings, presentations, and reports to communicate schedule status, risk posture, and milestone progress. + Provide administrative and management support including staff action tracking, research, file organization, documentation, and processing deliverables. Experience Requirements: + Minimum 10 years of program management support experience, including at least 5 years in a DoD Acquisition environment. + Demonstrated experience developing and managing IMS using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. + Proven experience with DoD risk management processes including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and reporting. + Knowledge of DoD acquisition milestones, decision points, and staffing processes. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders. + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. + Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving approach. + Knowledge of the DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Guide. + Ability to consolidate critical paths of numerous projects and product offices into a single IMS. + Active Secret security clearance. + Ability to travel less than 10%. Education Requirements: + Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in any field. + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred). _Recruitment Transparency Notice_ _Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_ _ _, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Groupu2019s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._ _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ _ _._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Donu2019t miss out on our referral program If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check_

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