Remote Project Scheduler (VA ESOM)

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.     

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is seeking a seasoned Project Scheduler to support our VA-ESOM- End Point Support and Operations Monitoring contract across the United States and serve as the bridge between agile delivery teams and enterprise scheduling functions, translating sprint-level work into integrated master schedules, maintaining program timelines, and surfacing risk and dependencies across a complex portfolio of technology initiatives. The Scheduler / IMS Lead builds and maintains the IMS for the CAM ESOM Support Cell tracking milestones, dependencies, critical path activities, and schedule risks across all workstreams while also owning the day-to-day schedule which drives prioritizations and resource allocation. You will work closely with team members, project managers, and senior leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope, collaborating effectively across distributed teams and time zones.

Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Compensation Range: The salary for this position is between $125-145K/annually. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated master schedules (IMS) using MS Project for multiple concurrent IT programs, incorporating agile sprint cadences and waterfall dependencies.
• Conduct critical path analysis, resource leveling, and what-if scenario planning to proactively identify scheduling risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate virtual scheduling governance meetings and produce weekly status reports, Gantt views, and variance analyses for executive and stakeholder consumption.
• Maintain baseline schedules, track actual vs. planned progress, and manage change control in alignment with PMO standards.
• Identify and report key metrics and variances in alignment with PMO guidance and standards.
• Coordinate cross-project dependency mapping and escalate conflicts to Program Managers and the Portfolio Management team.
• Continuously improve scheduling processes, templates, and tools in collaboration with the broader PMO and Agile CoE.
• Champion remote-first communication practices by maintaining clear, timely documentation and proactively sharing schedule updates across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering, mathematics, business administration or similar
• 8+ years of experience in IT project or program management
• 5+ years of hands-on MS Project scheduling experience
• Experience with government contracting
• Experience with both development, operations and maintenance scheduling
• Strong understanding of critical path methodology (CPM) and earned value concepts
• Proven ability to work effectively in fully remote, distributed team environments
• Proficiency in resource planning, capacity management, and dependency tracking
• Excellent written and async communication skills; comfortable with video-first collaboration

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• PMP certification (PMI)
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Exposure to cloud or digital transformation programs
• Experience with MS Project Server or Microsoft Project Online

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Green card holder
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance 
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. 

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position.  If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.  

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.