Project Scheduler - U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Overview

The Project Scheduler plays a critical role supporting a large-scale SAP ERP implementation for a federal agency by developing, updating, analyzing, and enhancing program schedules. These schedules encompass Agile and hybrid Agile methodologies such as sprint cycles and program increments, ensuring program delivery is well-planned and forecasted. The role involves close collaboration with Agile teams, product owners, functional leads, and PMO leadership to maintain schedule accuracy, identify risks, and offer actionable insights for decision-making.

This position is based at CGI Federal offices in Fairfax, VA, with hybrid work flexibility requiring two days onsite weekly.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule reflecting Agile rhythms including sprints, release increments, and key milestones.
• Translate Agile artifacts like stories, backlogs, and sprint commitments into detailed, time-phased scheduling elements.
• Manage schedule dependencies, logical links, resource allocations, and constraints across program workstreams.
• Update schedules regularly incorporating feedback from sprint retrospectives, team velocity, and evolving scope.
• Align key events such as sprint calendars and PI planning cycles with the master schedule.
• Support program increment planning with scheduling scenarios, capacity analyses, and delivery forecasts.
• Map Agile deliverables to contractual milestones and identify critical path elements and dependencies.
• Conduct critical-path and variance analyses to proactively surface schedule risks.
• Generate dashboards, metrics, forecasts, and holistic delivery views for leadership consumption.
• Coordinate with PMO leaders to assist with staffing and forecast planning.
• Work collaboratively with technical teams, PMO staff, and government partners to maintain a synchronized scheduling baseline.
• Present schedule insights and recommendations during program leadership and PMO meetings.
• Ensure schedule reflects changes due to design reviews, data migration, development tasks, testing, and release preparedness.
• Adhere to program standards for version control, reporting, and documentation.
• Assist in preparation for audits, reviews, and government reporting processes.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain and maintain DHS/CISA EOD or Public Trust clearance; successful background check required before employment.
• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
• At least 5 years of experience in project scheduling for complex, large-scale programs.
• Proficient in Jira for Agile project management.
• Experienced with Agile or hybrid Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, or Disciplined Agile.
• Skilled in scheduling software like MS Project, Project Online, Primavera, or equivalents.
• Ability to convert Agile concepts like sprints and program increments into comprehensive, time-phased schedules.
• Experienced in dependency mapping, critical-path scheduling, and schedule risk evaluation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to function effectively in dynamic settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to federal projects or large system integration efforts.
• Familiarity with ERP/SAP or enterprise transformation scheduling environments.
• Experience interfacing with PMO and project leadership teams.
• Relevant certifications such as PMI-SP, PMP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalents.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is approximately $89,600 to $194,000 annually, dependent on skills, experience, and certifications.

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with company matching and share purchase options
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
• Learning and tuition assistance programs
• Wellness and health initiatives

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successfully clearing a background check appropriate for government contracts. CGI Federal promotes diversity and inclusion and complies with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. No discrimination will occur based on protected characteristics.

This position emphasizes a culture of ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging — employees are encouraged to act as partners invested in the company’s growth and success.