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Program Scheduler

Meridian
      30+ days ago

      Job Description

      About the role

      • Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS) in tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
      • Collaborate with program managers, CAMs, and cross-functional teams to ensure schedule alignment with scope, budget, and technical objectives
      • Perform schedule quality checks and health assessments in accordance with industry best practices and client standards
      • Conduct schedule risk analysis and support mitigation planning to improve program predictability
      • Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, including status updates, variance analysis, and reporting
      • Prepare and deliver schedule-related metrics and reports for internal leadership and client stakeholders
      • Identify critical path, near-critical activities, and key schedule drivers to support informed decision-making
      • Assist in baseline development, change control, and schedule updates throughout the program lifecycle
      • Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as EVMS guidelines and DCAA expectations
      • Contribute to process improvements, tool development, and automation efforts to enhance scheduling efficiency and accuracy

      What you'll do

      • Build and maintain detailed, resource-loaded project schedules that reflect real program execution
      • Partner directly with program leadership and CAMs to translate scope into executable plans
      • Lead monthly schedule updates, status collection, and forecast adjustments
      • Analyze schedule performance and clearly communicate risks, impacts, and recovery options
      • Identify critical path and key drivers, helping teams stay ahead of potential delays
      • Support baseline planning, re-baselining efforts, and change management activities
      • Develop clear, concise reporting for clients, including schedule metrics and performance insights
      • Participate in program reviews and provide scheduling expertise to support decision-making
      • Perform schedule risk analysis and contribute to mitigation and contingency planning
      • Improve scheduling processes through standardization, automation, and tool enhancements
      • Ensure schedules are defensible, audit-ready, and aligned with client expectations

      Qualifications

      • 3+ years of experience in program scheduling, project controls, or a related discipline
      • Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
      • Experience supporting complex programs within aerospace or defense (NASA, DoD, etc.)
      • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and schedule integration
      • Strong understanding of schedule logic, critical path methodology, and best practices for schedule development
      • Ability to analyze schedule performance and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
      • Experience supporting schedule updates, baseline management, and change control processes
      • Familiarity with industry standards such as EVMS guidelines and DCAA compliance is preferred
      • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and data integrity
      • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
      • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
      • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred
      • Must be located within the United States
      • Eligible for Security Clearance preferred

      Numbers & Facts

      Location
      IndustryInsurance
      Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
      Year Founded1997
      Websitehttps://corp.mhplan.com/

      About Company

      Meridian is a family-owned, family-operated health plan with extensive experience in its subsidiary operations in Michigan and Illinois. We are passionate leaders, achievers, and innovators dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our members, our providers, and in the healthcare industry. Our mission is to continuously improve the quality of care in a low-resource environment. This means we want to make high-quality health care easier to give and receive. We provide government-based health plans in three different states (Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio). Meridian’s affiliates include Medicaid (MeridianHealth) and Medicare (MeridianCare) health plans, a commercial plan available through the Health Insurance Marketplace (MeridianChoice), and MeridianRx, a Pharmacy Benefit Management company. Meridian currently serves more than 1,000,000 members. For more information, visit www.mhplan.com. Overview/”Who we are” section content Meridian is a family-owned, family-operated company of passionate leaders, achievers, and innovators dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our members, our providers, and in the healthcare industry. We provide government-based health plans (Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace) in three different states (Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio). Our employees work hard, play hard, and give back. Meridian employees enjoy: happy hours, special events, company sports teams, potlucks, Bagel Fridays, weekly Executive Lunches, and volunteer opportunities.

      Skills

      • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
      • Analysis Skillsunmatched
      • Automationunmatched
      • Baseline Scheduleunmatched
      • Best Practicesunmatched
      • Budgetingunmatched
      • Change Controlunmatched
      • Change Managementunmatched
      • Communication Skillsunmatched
      • Contingency Plansunmatched
      • Cross-Functionalunmatched
      • Data Qualityunmatched
      • Decision Supportunmatched
      • Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)unmatched
      • Detail Orientedunmatched
      • Earned Value Management (EVM)unmatched
      • Forecastingunmatched
      • Healthcare Qualityunmatched
      • IP Multimedia System (IMS)unmatched
      • Industry Standardsunmatched
      • Leadershipunmatched
      • Maintain Complianceunmatched
      • Metricsunmatched
      • Microsoft Projectunmatched
      • Multitaskingunmatched
      • Performance Analysisunmatched
      • Performance Metricsunmatched
      • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
      • Primaveraunmatched
      • Process Improvementunmatched
      • Project Controlunmatched
      • Project Scheduleunmatched
      • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
      • Risk Analysisunmatched
      • Schedule Developmentunmatched
      • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
      • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
      • Variance Analysisunmatched
      • Writing Skillsunmatched

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