Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) – Federal Health

Driven by Innovation and built on Trust, rockITdata is a unique SDVOSB services company that partners with leading commercial healthcare/life sciences organizations on cutting edge innovations - think AI, automation and data transformation. We then bring those commercially tested solutions to government entities to deliver predictable, measurable impact for the American taxpayer and consumer. rockITdata is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) to join our team supporting a mission-critical Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program. This position plays a pivotal role in developing, managing, and maintaining the program’s master schedule, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and understands the nuances of federal healthcare IT initiatives. Outstanding opportunity for significant growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for complex, multi-year VA programs using MS Project or equivalent tools. Coordinate inputs from multiple project managers, functional leads, and external partners to ensure accurate schedule alignment and dependency tracking. Identify and resolve schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and critical path risks. Conduct regular schedule status reviews with VA stakeholders and internal delivery teams. Support integrated project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and reporting to ensure schedule adherence and performance tracking. Generate and present schedule status reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership. Incorporate Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methods into scheduling as applicable. Ensure compliance with VA PMAS, TMS, and other federal delivery frameworks. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience). 10+ years of experience as a scheduler or project controls analyst on federal programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Project. Strong knowledge of project management principles (PMBOK, EVM, critical path method). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to obtain a Public Trust. Preferred Qualifications: PMP or PMI-SP certification. Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments. Familiarity with VA-specific tools such as PMAS, Jira, or ServiceNow. Prior experience working with system integrators or federal health contractor #LIREMOTE Here at rockITdata, we are committed to following our 10 Guiding Principles. Our Guiding Principles define our culture. They’re who we are, how we work, and what inspires us to be the best. We empower our people to be themselves and encourage an entrepreneurial way of thinking. In our challenging, fast-paced environment, no day is the same. Know the Why. Value People Above All Else. Transparency to a Fault. Progress, Not Perfection. Be Good by Doing Good. Smart People Can Disagree. Bend but Don’t Break. Represent Your Brand. Think Differently. Be Amazing, Be Fearless, Smile, Have Fun! Interested in joining something unique? Join us on our rockIT ship as we begin to blast off to the next chapter in our organization! rockITdata has become aware of a recruitment scam where unauthorized individuals are impersonating rockITdata recruiters, issuing fake job offers, and attempting to setup payment for the job seeker’s new hire costs. No one is ever required to complete any monetary transactions before starting employment with rockITdata. Legitimate rockITdata communications only come from @rockitdata.com email addresses and our official Applicant Tracking system, JazzHR (@applytojob.com email addresses). Please refer to our official Careers page at www.rockitdata.com/careers to accurately submit your application with us. You may also verify any suspicious communication by contacting our recruitment team directly through our official email, [email protected]. rockITdata is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in all employment practices and decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status or any characteristic protected by Federal, state, or local law. rockITdata wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use our career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access the application process, please contact us for assistance at [email protected].