Architecture Project Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description Job Title: Architecture Project Engineer Location: St. Louis, MO; Chantilly, VA; Alexandria, VA. Status: Full-time onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance Level: TS (must be able to obtain SCI) Education: Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, Generous PTO and remote work options. Application: apply here, or on our Careers - Metronome , email your resume to Feel free Recommend this job and share the job with a friend Job Description: Metronome is seeking a Project Engineer who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in running large information technology projects. The Engineer uses critical thinking techniques that are applied to project planning process and across multiple projects where necessary. The Engineer ensures the project has reliable schedule estimates and achieves project goals on time and budget. The Engineer ensures projects have schedule, scope and risk controls implemented by Project Delivery Standard and in line with the requirements of our client's processes. Additionally, the Engineer will provide our client's management with quality, forward looking data and reporting. Responsibilities: Partner with Product Owners and Leads for the creation and maintenance of project / program schedules, including (but not limited to) tasks, dependencies, dates, milestones, resources and costs
Understands boundary effectivity for systems and dependencies within and bordering project scope Performing schedule analysis on projects
Responsible for scheduling and dependency management within and across assigned portfolios and providing follow-up checks
Lead / participate in schedule audits
Interfaces with Product Owners / Leads to gather data and adjust scheduling parameters
Interface as required with all stakeholders on a project level and program level
Create and maintain the scheduling database for all schedule templates and historic/completed, proposed, and active schedules for projects and programs
Advise management on best use of coding / templates / reports within the scheduling software (Microsoft Project)
Provides forward looking schedule analysis to leadership
Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas (Risks, Issues, Opportunities)
Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules
Establish, maintain and report baseline and current schedule status in efforts to communicate clear, accurate and objective project and program progress updates
Proactive communication of scheduling impacts to major milestones and critical path activities in accordance with the project/program timeline commitments
Partner with project manager and leads in preparation for the project's estimate-to-complete (ETC)
Provide earned value support
Perform schedule analytics and critical path management reviews to determine and communicate the quality and accuracy of the schedule
Analyze and report anticipated and current schedule status for communication to proactively focus management's attention of known or potential areas of concern or risk
Attend meetings, assist in taking and relaying meeting notes, action items
Adhere to our client's Project Scheduler Standards Required Skills Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, Engineering or related with 4+ years of scheduling experience using Microsoft Project. May consider more years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Solid understanding of Project Management and Project Management Office
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to have high level conversations with leadership teams
Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are required
Strong attention to detail
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Work independently and follows through on assignments with minimal direction while keeping the team informed
Possess a mastery of basic/generic data skills (tools & concepts)
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate Complex Problem Solving identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions'
High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and the remainder of the MS Office suite.
Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post hire Desired Skills SAFe Agile Certifications
Experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, Product Manager
Understanding of AWS/Cloud technologies
Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
Experience supporting the NGA customer
Experience using tools like Microsoft Project Web App (PWA), Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft Project, and Monte Carlo Analysis tools.
Professional certifications in Project Management (Project+, SP, CAPM, PMP, etc.)
Experience in Excel skill set including Power BI, pivot tables, macros, lookup tables
Experience linking Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence. About Metronome, LLC Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission. Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire. Benefits: Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome's range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities. Application Process: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment. Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire Upload a current resume Complete the Online Application and Submit Evaluation Process: Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.