What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Scheduler position at ALTA IT Services, LLC?
Master Scheduler
Location: Sterling, VA (100% onsite)
Type: Contract-to-hire
Pay: $28/hr
Clearance: US Citizenship required — must be able to obtain a Secret clearance
- What You’ll Do:
- Coordinate and schedule daily activities for a tight-knit team of 6 across Engineering, Project Management, and Production.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, assign tasks, and keep everyone accountable from start to finish.
- Lead daily kickoff meetings to review tasks and set priorities for the day.
- Track materials from ordering to delivery, ensuring everything arrives right on time.
- Create and manage tracking systems for tasks, deadlines, and team progress using Microsoft Office and MS Project (or similar tools).
- Communicate with stakeholders to gather and keep project info up to date.
- Monitor progress and provide timely updates to leadership.
What You Bring:
- Proven experience in project coordination, scheduling, operations, or similar roles.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite — especially Excel, Outlook, and MS Project.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Bonus if you’ve worked in technical, manufacturing, or production settings.
- A sharp eye for details and problem-solving superpowers.
Even Better If You Have:
- Experience running or participating in daily stand-up or kickoff meetings.
- Familiarity with material tracking systems or inventory/project lifecycle management.
- Working knowledge of scheduling tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar.
Ready to help keep projects humming and teams in sync?
Apply today and let’s make things happen!
Salary : $28
