Project Scheduler – Primavera P6

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission - you’ll define it.

Peraton is seeking a Business Process Analyst (Scheduler) who will be regionally assigned to support Engineering Services (ES) / Planning and Requirements Group (PRG) in managing and maintaining project schedules in Primavera (P6). In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining, managing and analyzing project schedules across various programs and projects. This role serves as a critical bridge between operational staff and management, ensuring scheduling workflows support efficient project execution and resource utilization.

Work Location:

• This position is 100% on-site located in Herndon, VA or Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

In this position, you will:

Leverage knowledge of Primavera, Corporate Work Plan (CWP), data analysis, scheduling and project management principles to maintain schedule currency, enhance scheduling efficiency, improve resource allocation, reduce operational bottlenecks, and streamline workflow coordination across teams.

• Work with the Service Area Project Planning Manager (PPM) / Planning and Requirements Group (PRG) to track, manage, and update project schedules.
• Utilize Primavera and CWP to manage project schedules and monitor project timelines, resource assignments, and workload distribution.
• Obtain schedule status as activities are completed and enter completions for activities into CWP/Primavera as directed.
• Review CWP and the IMS for schedule conflicts with other Programs/Projects.
• Keep schedules current and correct.
• Maintain schedule logic integrity including activity predecessors and successors, constraints, and critical path.
• Identify opportunities for schedule optimization.
• Analyze project and scheduling data to improve resource allocation and reduce scheduling conflicts or delays.
• Analyze, document, and evaluate existing scheduling processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, scheduling standards, and workflow diagrams.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to scheduling efficiency, resource utilization, and project timelines.
• Support management with reporting, data analysis, and decision-making tools related to project scheduling and operational performance.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelors degree and 5 years’ relevant experience or Master's degree and 3 years’ or Associates degree with 7 years’ of experience or HS diploma with 9 years’ experience.
• Experience in project management and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and tracking.
• Experience working with ERP systems or similar enterprise resource planning tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate operational needs into scheduling solutions.
• Experience developing reports and maintaining documentation for operational metrics and KPIs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively between operational teams and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.

• Familiarity with FAA modernization initiatives, NextGen, or National Airspace System (NAS) environments.

• Experience supporting large-scale technical programs or government programs.

• Prior experience with Corporate Work Plan is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with scheduling coordination and management across multiple teams or regions.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.