About the role
Company Overview
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Position Overview
Our By Light team, the premier providers of innovative Information Technology (IT) services and communications support to the Department of Defense and Federal Agencies, is growing. We’re increasing our team to support the US Army Comprehensive Modernization (COMPMOD) program. The program delivers end-to-end EFIS&T services—including survey and design through installation, security, and testing. This work spans NIPR and SIPR networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization across all CONUS Army installations.
We’re looking for an IMS Lead to own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule supporting Army network modernization efforts. You’ll develop, maintain, and analyze the program schedule, support milestone decision-making, and work closely with government and program teams to keep execution on track.
You’ll translate technical scope into a structured schedule, provide insight into schedule health and risk, and support planning, testing, and transition activities.
Responsibilities
Manage and provide input to the PdM GENM-A Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Support program milestone decisions through schedule analysis and issue resolution recommendations
Assist with master implementation, testing, and transition planning
Develop and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) aligned to the system physical architecture down to the configuration item level
Define schedule activities in terms of calendar time and required resources
Build and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project Server (SE edition)
Perform schedule analysis, including critical path analysis and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs)
Prepare, review, and deliver required plans, reports, and CDRL schedule deliverables
Support program reviews, conferences, briefings, and stakeholder meetings
Required Experience/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or a related technical field
Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
5+ years of IMS experience, including 2+ years leading scheduling personnel
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project (Server or Online)
Demonstrated experience developing, baselining, maintaining, and analyzing IMS on complex programs
Experience with schedule health metrics (e.g., DCMA 14-point check, BEI, CPLI, SPI)
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
Prior experience supporting the U.S. Army or other federal agencies
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior military leadership and program teams
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
Active Secret clearance required at the time of application
Occasional travel to By Light offices in McLean, VA or Hanover, MD and Fort Belvoir, VA may be required
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
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