Cobec, Inc. · 1 month ago
Program Scheduler, Senior/Lead
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
12+ years expCobec, Inc. is dedicated to delivering high-quality services to government clients, focusing on a people-first mentality and high-performance teams. The Senior Program Scheduler will provide advanced scheduling and planning support to the FAA, developing and maintaining Primavera P6 schedules that integrate engineering activities and operational constraints.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and refine Primavera P6 program schedules using inputs from engineering leads, TSS managers, Technical Operations stakeholders, and field personnel
Build fully integrated schedules that reflect engineering releases, testing timelines, site readiness, resource availability, vendor activities, and logical interdependencies across the TSS portfolio
Validate terminal site lists, installation sequences, and activity durations using FAA databases, engineering documentation, second-level engineering inputs, and operational constraints
Perform detailed schedule analysis including critical path, near-critical path, float erosion, activity slippage, and dependency impacts to identify issues that may affect program objectives
Develop what-if scenarios to evaluate impacts of engineering delays, outage window limitations, shifting resource needs, or vendor-driven changes, and provide recommended mitigation actions
Prepare schedule performance summaries, milestone status updates, variance explanations, and data extracts to support TSS leadership reporting, dashboards, and decision-making needs
Ensure all schedule updates and baselines follow rigorous configuration control and comply with GAO-16-89G Schedule Assessment Guide best practices
Monitor and improve data quality within the Primavera (CWP) environment, ensuring logical sequencing, resource assignments, constraints, and baselines remain accurate and defensible
Collaborate with engineering teams, field representatives, financial analysts, deployment planners, and other schedulers to maintain a synchronized and integrated program view
Participate in technical discussions, working groups, and coordination meetings to gather schedule updates, confirm assumptions, and ensure alignment across organizations
Communicate schedule risks, dependencies, and recommended actions clearly and proactively to FAA program leadership, Technical Operations stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Support development of program-level planning artifacts and assist leadership with schedule-driven decisions affecting engineering, deployment, and sustainment efforts
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years
Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check
12-16+ years of relevant experience in program scheduling, engineering planning, or PMO support
Significant experience supporting FAA programs, preferably within TSS, Technical Operations, terminal systems, NAS sustainment, or modernization initiatives
Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 for complex, multi-phase engineering or deployment programs
Experience with site readiness planning, installation sequencing, resource coordination, outages, and engineering-driven constraints
Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, PMO, and operational teams and advise leadership based on schedule analysis
Bachelor's degree required
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (EPPM 16.1 or greater)
Strong background in scheduling engineering efforts, sustainment programs, system installations, or deployment activities
Experience coordinating with cost analysts and financial teams
Understanding of how to apply risk to project schedules
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple programs simultaneously
Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Master's degree may count toward additional experience
Experience with FAA Technical Operations, terminal systems, or field installation logistics preferred
Proficiency with schedule analysis tools such as Steelray, Oracle Risk/Pertmaster, or similar tools
Company
Cobec, Inc.
-We are a people-centric company— helping organizations improve processes, decision-making, and performance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hisham Jalil
Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder
Keith Robertson
Chief Services Officer
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