Project Scheduler

Job title: Project Scheduler Job Description Seeking an onsite program scheduling and planning integrator. The right candidate will be able to work onsite with program teams, provide exceptional communication skills, able to execute former experience as a schedule and planning subject matter expert and capable of troubleshooting complex schedule issues, and has working experience with administration and integration of multiple large and complex schedules into an Integrated Master Schedule within an MS Project 365 server environment. Responsibilities • Use of MS Project 365 to include experience with administration of MS project server and/or MS Planner to provide user access control for each schedule project, schedule, and schedule data management functions • The creation, maintenance, update and troubleshooting for MS Project schedules managed within the MS Project server environment • Managing complex schedule management and integration process for major programs • Maintenance, and execution of processes (existing or not) that support the execution and planning of the technical program requirements using MS Project software and other tools like SSI Tools • Building schedule visualization products as outputs from multiple complex MS Project schedules using software such as Onepager • Managing the execution of a schedule updates and integration process as a routine business execution process • Implementing schedule development and management standards and processes used across multiple programs and project offices • Reporting schedule management metrics as outputs from the schedule integration process • Creating and implementing schedule template files for use across broad programs and projects that allow for consistent tracking of similar events across multiple disconnected schedules, evaluation of integrated schedules using multiple different schedule data filters to produce schedule outputs and export Essential Skills • MS Project 365 (supporting Server environment and MS Planner) • Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written) • Experience overseeing large program schedules and the implementation and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules • Experience using Onepager Pro (schedule visualization tool) • Experience using SSI Tools for MS Project (schedule integration tool) • MS Office suite (especially Excel to support implementation pivot tables, cell equations, and functions) • MS SharePoint • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience using MS Power BI • Experience with Atlassian JIRA and workflows • Kidasa Milestones • Knowledge of Primavera P6 Work Environment This position requires onsite work in Rockville, MD, following a 3-2-1 policy: 3 days onsite, with 2 of those days being Tuesday and Wednesday, and 1 day of your choosing. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.