Program Scheduler

5 days on site at Scott AFB

This role requires an active Secret Clearance

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This role involves supporting a critical defense program at a secure government facility by managing project schedules and ensuring quality standards are met. The candidate will collaborate with government and contractor teams, applying sound project management and cybersecurity practices. They will utilize automation and AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency and accuracy in schedule development, tracking, and reporting, all while maintaining a strong focus on mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Program Management Office in developing and maintaining scheduling tools, workflows, and status updates.
• Lead scheduling efforts for critical activities related to risk management, assurance operations, system scanning, Zero Trust policies, and security development practices.
• Create and maintain an integrated master plan covering the entire project lifecycle, incorporating various activities such as engineering, operations, and cybersecurity.
• Establish schedule logic, dependencies, milestones, and critical paths to ensure seamless project execution.
• Develop and monitor schedule performance metrics, dashboards, and risk assessments.
• Use automation and AI tools to draft reports, summaries, and identify schedule conflicts or delivery risks; validate all AI outputs for accuracy and security.
• Advise stakeholders on schedule performance, risks, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate task statuses, review deliverables, and address data or document discrepancies.
• Participate in program reviews, audits, and quality assurance activities, ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
• Contribute to refining planning, quality control, automation, and workflow processes for lasting improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining complex, integrated project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and tools.
• Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.
• Familiarity with critical path analysis, schedule dependencies, risk assessments, and performance reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Planner, or similar tools, including leveraging AI for productivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant technical or management fields such as computer science, cybersecurity, or project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity projects/initiatives.
• Knowledge of workflow automation, data visualization, and dashboard development.
• Experience responsibly using generative AI tools for drafting, analysis, and quality reviews.
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, completeness, and security.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Relevant experience working in government or defense environments.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.