Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) VA Program

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).
• 1-3 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).
• Ability to work onsite in Rosslyn, VA, 4–5 days a week.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
   

• 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
  
   

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!

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