Program Scheduler / EVMS Analyst
Keenbee Talent Soluitions
Albuquerque, NM
Position Overview
Our client, a government contractor supporting highly classified defense programs, is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler / EVMS Analyst to support complex acquisition efforts within a secure environment.
This role is responsible for the development, integration, and maintenance of compliant Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), ensuring full alignment with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements. The selected candidate will play a key role in integrating multi-disciplinary work plans, maintaining schedule integrity, and providing forward-looking performance analysis to program leadership.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Program Scheduler / EVMS Analyst will:
Develop, maintain, and analyze compliant Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting DoD and SAP/SCI programs
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to ensure accurate performance measurement, variance analysis, and corrective action planning
Organize project activities into logical sequences with valid dependencies to establish and defend the critical path
Align schedule elements with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to support resource tracking and performance measurement
Ensure schedules reflect lifecycle phase requirements, including proper application of Earned Value techniques and routine status updates
Conduct schedule health assessments and provide recommendations for restructuring, optimization, and milestone recovery strategies
Validate forecasting accuracy and milestone projections to support leadership decision-making
Implement and manage a Microsoft Project Server environment, maintaining consolidated master schedules across active programs
Develop and document standardized scheduling processes and best practices
Communicate schedule performance, risk factors, and projections clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactively identify and mitigate schedule risks through forward-looking analysis
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
10+ years of relevant DoD experience, including hands-on program scheduling and acquisition support
5–7 years of recent SAP/SCI experience (within the last five years)
Willingness to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph, if required
Experience supporting government acquisition organizations, including coordination with cost, technical, and program management functions
Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Project, including advanced scheduling, critical path analysis, and EVM integration
Experience implementing and administering Microsoft Project Server
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting system design, development, and manufacturing efforts governed by DoD contracts and standards
Highly Desired:
Experience within a space acquisition or advanced technology development environment
Education
Required:
Master’s degree (MA/MS/ME or equivalent)
Relevant experience and specialized training may be considered in lieu of a degree.