Job description

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: N/A

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Program Management Analyst - Scheduler to provide management analysis and scheduling to support our NIWC customers.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• The PMA - Scheduler will use MS Project to work effectively with the team in the following capacities:Provide technical and management scheduling support for the PM

Develop and maintain a resourced Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project
Advise the PM at least weekly (and daily as needed) on task and deliverable due dates, slippage, and impact
Identify and include the sequencing and duration of key events and milestones into the IMS
Coordinate with team leads at least weekly (and daily as needed) on their tasks to communicate the status, progress, and future workflows/events to keep the project on track
Attend weekly IMS meetings with PM and government project lead
Help identify and incorporate the essential interrelationships between work tasks, subtasks and related workstreams, duration of tasks, and their impact on project schedule, risk and resources
Help develop and manage data/metrics to support statistical analysis and historical trends of acquisition performance
Help develop communications products as needed; e.g., memos, issue papers, PowerPoint slide decks, training aids, etc
Support the PM in tracking accomplishment of team member training and system access per customer requirements. These requirements have significant impact on the resource availability
Support PM in an analyst role to understand and identify specified and implied tasking and required reports
Work with team members to maintain a list of processes and to track process improvement and updates
Attend other meetings and provide meeting notes on behalf of the PM as required

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree OR
• Associates degree with at least two (2) additional years of related experience OR
• High School Diploma and four (4) additional years of related work experience
• IMS certification/training (Microsoft or other provider) Software is desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Certified Associate PMP or a PMP certification is nice to have
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Project and maintaining a resource loaded IMS (Integrated Master Schedule)
• Two (2) years of Contract Management experience, to include:Development of Program Acquisition Documentation

Data Collection and Analysis
Development of Cost Estimates
Development of Program Status Reports

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies and procedures
• Ability to coordinate and track team requirements, and in developing communications products (e.g., PowerPoint slide decks, memos, etc.) used to help inform stakeholders of project status, progress and plans
• Sound analytical skills, judgment and initiative
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and time management skills
• Must work effectively with the team
• Should be willing and able to pursue a Certified Associate PMP or a PMP certification if not already certified

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Due to recent federal court action, the target date by which federal contractor employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID has been extended indefinitely. COVID vaccination requirements for those performing work at a customer site and/or who travel as a part of their function will take precedence over guidelines for WR facilities.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norfolk, VA 23513: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• IMS: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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