AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.
 

The Position:

AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and talented MS Project Scheduler-Journeyman to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. The salary range of this position is $65,000.00 - $85,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for hybrid work.

About the location: 

Patuxent River, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

A typical day as an MS Project Scheduler-Journeyman may include:

• Supports the CTEIP investment project group in developing and maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and other schedule-related products
• Analyzes and interprets project-specific documents such as statements of work, integrated master plans, work breakdown structures and other program information gathered from project teams to develop an IMS
• Ensures scheduling principles, processes, techniques and tools are correctly applied
• Ensures that schedule products are accurate, timely and consistent
• Establishes and maintains business rhythms for schedule development and maintenance of the IMS
• Establishes a schedule baseline that reflects the critical path and monitor
• Reports variances to the baseline to project staff as required
• Participates in project meetings
• Coordinates efforts with the appropriate technical directors and or project staff to ensure a complete and quality IMS
• Performs schedule risk assessments
• Provides reports, analysis and trending charts as required to mitigate risks associated with achieving baseline schedule
• Develops and presents graphic/oral presentations to assist project management who may require an understanding of scheduling-related issues

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with MS Project
• Experience working with DoD clients to establish/monitor the execution of projects toward milestones, key events and significant accomplishment criteria
• Experience developing project schedules in MS Project, including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Experience developing and maintaining project scheduling documentation
• Preparing/Analyzing project status reports to identify project critical and driving paths
• Ability to support tracking of installation and integration schedules
• Experience with planning documentation, supporting interchange meetings, reviews and briefings
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with change management documentation
• Experience supporting and managing a project/program schedule that communicates to all levels of the project team/stakeholders effectively

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. Overnight travel will be required.

The physical environment requires the employee to stand, walk and/or move throughout the workday, often bending over and lifting items up to approximately 50 lbs.

Refer a Friend:

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.