Hiring: Project Scheduler Company: CFD Research Corporation Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:08:57 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Program Management, Project Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Slack About the job Experience: •5 years of experience supporting project scheduling, project controls, planning, program management, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or a related discipline. Required Skills: •Ensure schedule has complete scope coverage, identify potential scope growth, and ensure allowances and contingencies are appropriately used •Use industry benchmarks and internal historical durations to validate the quality of the overall schedule •Consult with project managers and technical experts to create, update and analyze schedules •Recommend workarounds and schedule improvement ideas to regain schedule slippage •Coordinating project timelines with internal departments •Evaluating performance against schedule and prepare project progress reports •Communicate schedule status on a regular basis via formal and informal meetings and reports •Work closely with key stakeholders including engineering, procurement, and program management to properly sequence the work, assess durations, and enhance the overall quality and accuracy of the plan Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field. •3–5 years of experience supporting project scheduling, project controls, planning, program management, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or a related discipline. •Demonstrated capacity to develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), define activities, establish logic relationships, and maintain schedule baselines. •Understanding of Critical Path Analysis, Free Float/Slack, and Total Float/Slack •Demonstrated capacity to analyze schedule data and identify risks, delays, resource constraints, and recovery opportunities. •Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. •Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. •Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. •U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!