Security Clearance required:

　　Public Trust

　　Do you want to make a difference?

　　Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?

　　Come Join Our Team

　　We require a Senior Scheduler, to provide their expertise within our Scheduling team, as our Program activity has increased. Large projects within the Program require a seasoned, experienced Senior Scheduler.

　　What is the position?

　　The Senior Scheduler joins a Team that is focused on keeping a very active, ever-changing Program, focused and organized, by maintaining a continuously evolving Schedule. This position works within a Team of Schedulers to maintain a real-time schedule that is in constant evolution. This schedule is critical in planning by the Client and Stakeholders.

　　What will I get to do?

　　Performs a variety of project scheduling functions involving numerous schedules as they relate to multiple projects and contract engagements including data review, reporting, project coordination, budget review, and other related duties in support of the Project/Program Manager.

　　Provides support to the Project/Program Manager in planning, managing, and monitoring projects through its life cycle.

　　Works on overall project planning through creating, revising, and ongoing upkeep and reporting on project schedules and deliverables.

　　Briefs management on the status of action items and metrics to track contract performance.

　　Coordinates projects; develops system for data collection, reporting criteria and records; researches and compiles statistics and data for projects; may assist in writing narratives for reports.

　　Creates, updates, and performs 'care and feeding' of numerous project schedules and timelines; tracks document submissions; creates, monitors and maintains audit files.

　　Identifies, communicates and resolves risks. Identifies and resolves issues to eliminate or mitigate the occurrence of consequences that may impact the success of the project.

　　For program compliance, designs and implements procedures to fulfill project objectives and criteria; may prepare memorandums; works with agencies to resolve concerns and issues.

　　Prepares monthly variance reports with associated footnotes.

　　Evaluates and monitors the performance and efficiency of programs to ensure that program implementation as reflected in the project schedules are on target

　　What qualifications do I need?

　　Ability to successfully pass the background investigation to obtain the Public Trust Security Clearance.

　　At least 5 years of related experience in Scheduling for IT based project/programs.

　　Experience with MS Project (stand alone and web versions) and/or Primavera

　　Experience with Scheduling teams (to include multiple Stakeholders teams); finessed in keeping integrity of schedule regardless of Client pressure to the contrary

　　Comfortable taking issues to boss and Program Manager WITH SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS for issue(s)

　　Self-starter; good chemistry with Client and other Stakeholders

　　Good communicator - able to clearly work with teams from the C-level to entry staff; excellent collaborator

　　Ability to easily move between separate project schedules seamlessly

　　Expert in following 'change ripple' throughout a schedule flow

　　US Citizenship

　　What additional characteristics will help me thrive?

　　Previous DHS or other Federal Contracting Scheduling a plus.What We Offer  

　　Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that: 

　　Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees  

　　Support employee retention and attraction 

　　Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office 

　　Compensation

　　$91,242.70 - $150,555.93

　　The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.

　　Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.

　　What We Promise  

　　Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.

　　We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.  

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　　We will never send communications through any other domain, including @cognosantecareers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at [email protected]

　　At Cognosante, we innovate with purpose. Each day, we create meaningful change by delivering mission-driven solutions for healthcare, civilian, and defense government agencies. When you work at Cognosante, you’ll apply your talents and grow your career with an organization that believes in the missions of our customers – and the right every employee has to an inclusive, flexible, and collaborative workplace. Work with us, and you’ll be challenged and supported—and have the platform to elevate your career to wherever your professional aspirations lead.​

　　Get to know Cognosante employees

　　We’re driven by our customers’ missions, and measure success by how we improve lives.

　　We believe innovative solutions start with an innovative culture.

　　We believe customer understanding is the key to creating innovative solutions.

　　We know we are stronger together, and we value the diversity of our people.

　　We believe growth should be a core job benefit.

　　Like many other companies, Cognosante has been targeted by scammers making fraudulent job offers to potential candidates. As shared on our company website (https://cognosante.com/careers/) , communications from Cognosante recruiting are only sent with an official corporate domain email (e.g., @cognosante.com) and not a commercial domain e-mail (e.g., @gmail.com or @yahoo.com)). We will never request payment from an applicant, nor will we send payment to an applicant, prior to that individual’s start date.

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　　-The FTC: Report Fraud (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/)

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