Aptive Hiring for Project Scheduler (MS Project) Job at Remote Full Time

Job Summary:Aptive is seeking a Scheduler to fill a position for Integrated Healthcare Portfolio Management (IHPM)/ Portfolio-Project Management Excellence (PPME) operating functions, a multidisciplinary team charged with IHPM/PPME process implementation and automation; communications and training to enable stakeholder management; IT development of supportive environments; recurring status reports, comprising both systems modernization and organizational improvement; additional collaboration with special project teams.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with VHA executive business owners leading portfolios of assigned VHA Programs (and high-level requirements).
• Engage Portfolio Managers to develop and execute program requirements that are aligned to VHA’s and IHPM/PPME’s portfolio alignment guidance.
• Gather, validate, and integrate project schedules into Microsoft Project
• Provide technical expertise to resolve scheduling issues in Microsoft Project

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in project scheduling
• Demonstrated experience working for VA
• Familiar with VHA, its organizational structure at the headquarters and VISN level
• Experience with data management
• Experience with managing large demands of integrating many project schedules into one
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use and management of Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated experience in working and collaborating with various stakeholders and Senior Leadership
• Strong written and communication skills to include developing reports, briefings, and similar artifacts

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience working with the VHA Central Office
• Understanding of Front End and Back End systems architecture
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Project for Web/MS Project Online/MS Project Server
• Expert knowledge of Scheduling
• Able to perform configuration, maintenance, and administration of Project Web Access (PWA)
• Provide application-level support for the Project Server environment
• Set up permissions (for users, groups, and categories)
• Create web parts for to capture and display required data visualizations
• Create business ruled workflows to support schedule and/or general program change requests
• Develop SOPs and related technical documentation to support the above tasks

Client Information:VHA/OHT
About Aptive:Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.
We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge.
Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.
What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Health, vision, dental and disability plans with company contributions
• 401K plan with immediate vesting and a competitive company match
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Flexible savings accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Company-sponsored professional education and training opportunities

EEO Statement:Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
COVID 19 Vaccine Statement:This position supports a federal government contract and is subject to compliance with Executive Order 14042, requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated for the COVID 19 virus or be granted an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of vaccination or an adjudicated accommodation is requirement of employment for this position.

Job Type: Full-time