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Description

  • Develop, maintain, and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs.
  • Drive schedule risk analysis, identify critical paths, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Lead proposal estimation efforts and develop Statements of Work (SOW).
  • Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as liaison between project management, planning teams, and line management.
  • Review project status, budgets, and schedules; prepare detailed status reports.
  • Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
  • Implement mechanisms for monitoring progress and proactively resolve issues with project managers, line managers, and clients.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Basic Required Qualifications:
  • Current Active Secret Clearance or Above required to start
  • Key Skills/Tools needed: Microsoft Project, Project Servers, EVMS for Project / for Project Schedule Analyzer, OpenPlan Professional
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in Project planning is required
  • Former DoD project planning is required
  • 6 years of experience in Master Planning
  • 6 years experience in Microsoft Project
  • 6 years experience in Project Management, Project Scheduling and Project Planning required
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chelmsford, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $125.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chelmsford,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.