Project Management

Master Planner/Project Management Opportunity

Description

Accomplished Program Master Planner / Sr Project Planner with 15 years of experience delivering high visibility high complexity programs for defense, aerospace, government, health care and high tech clients. Expert in Earned Value Management EVM Microsoft Project and Integrated Master Scheduling IMS. Proven ability to build and maintain large scale master schedules drive schedule risk analysis develop statements of work SOW and lead proposal estimation efforts. Recognized repeatedly for outstanding planning performance and cross functional leadership.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning project team and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity quality and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers line managers and clients.

Basic Required Qualifications:

-Current Active Secret Clearance or Above required to start

-Key Skills/Tools - 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 as a planner

-6 years of experience in Master Planning

-6 years experience in Microsoft Project

-6 years experience in Project Management AND Project Scheduling AND Project Planning required

-6 years experience in Planning and Organizing Skills

-6 years of experience in Earned Value Analysis

Desired Skills:

• Local to Massachusetts is preferred

• BS degree in business or equivalent is preferred

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Active secret clearance 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 Dec 10, 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.

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