Company Overview Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact. Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector. Job Summary and Responsibilities The Master Project Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution for the implementation of a large Medicaid Management Information Claims Processing system (MMIS). This role will supplement and assist current project staff in elaborating, improving, and maintaining a comprehensive master project schedule containing multiple sub-project schedules for a software implementation that is currently in process. The candidate will assist with scheduling, monitoring progress, reporting, and ensuring that all project milestones are met on time and within budget. They will provide expertise in analysis of the schedule in order to suggest approaches to improving more efficient use of resources and visibility into the work and its associated timeline. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with a proven record in project scheduling and management. Expert MS Project skillset is required along with a strong foundation in principles of DCMA schedule analysis and how to construct schedules to satisfy a high level of conformance to generally accepted standards. Responsibilities: Provide expertise and leadership in the development of the program schedule(s) in collaboration with other schedulers using MS Project Collaborates with the project partners to incorporate schedule needs into the master schedule Provide advanced level scheduling expertise to enhance master schedule’s accuracy and reliability as a communication tool Conducts advance scheduling analysis to provide visibility into the progress on the overall project Develops and performs basic analysis of critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule, and recommending work-arounds or alternatives Ensure that schedules are developed and structured in a manner that aligns to project objectives and can be utilized to make decisions on the project Establishes, collects and reports project metrics as needed Ensures that project schedules align to contractual requirements and provides basic analysis to assess any changes to project scope and timeline Performs plan updates, setting up tasks and subtasks to ensure satisfactory realization of project contract requirements Assists in escalating risks, issues, action items, and change requests to the appropriate leadership in a timely manner Qualifications Required Minimum 7-10 years developing and maintaining complex project schedules using MS Project Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle concepts and their application to the development and maintenance of software implementation activities Must be available to travel within the United States with advance notice approximately 1 week per month for in person schedule workshops Preferred Working Remotely is acceptable for this position however business hours for this role are primarily within the Central or Eastern Time zones Experience deploying MMIS systems Bachelors Degree Why us? We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes. We do this through our people. You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career. Benefits Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more. Thank You! We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search! ~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team Visit us at Acentra.com/careers/ EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law. Compensation The pay for this position is listed below. "Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level." Pay Range USD $74,176.00 - USD $115,900.00 /Yr.