Senior Program Scheduler

Expertise and Functions

• Provide senior‑level scheduling support across multiple AWACS programs and upgrade efforts, ensuring alignment with E‑7 modernization objectives.

• Develop, manage, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Enterprise Integrated Master Schedules (EIMS), ensuring accurate linkage of tasks, dependencies, and program phases.

• Define schedule relationships among acquisition phases, milestones, solicitations, contract awards, design reviews, deliveries, testing events, production phases, and deployment objectives.

• Monitor monthly schedule inputs from IPTs, contractors, and government stakeholders; integrate them into the master schedule using Critical Path Method discipline.

• Support government planning and coordination activities related to schedule progress, award planning, and readiness to execute program milestones.

• Advise proposal evaluation teams on offerors’ approaches to schedule feasibility, mission capability, and proposal risk.

• Coordinate schedule activities among multi‑discipline teams within the program office, including USAF stakeholders and multiple major defense contractors supporting E‑7 simulation, training, and system development

• Prepare and deliver IMS technical products including Gantt charts, network diagrams, critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and schedule risk identification.

• Ensure proper integration of sustainment and acquisition activities into the schedule, linking lifecycle phases where applicable.

• Communicate schedule objectives, status, and risks to leadership, customers, and contractor teams; propose corrective actions when schedule variances occur.

• Support requirements development, schedule feasibility assessments, and planning documents to ensure program objectives remain achievable.

Technical Skills

• Develop, manage, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and enterprise-level schedules across AWACS programs.

• Apply Critical Path Method discipline, baseline management, and schedule risk identification to ensure executable program timelines.

• Integrate monthly schedule inputs from IPTs, contractors, and internal AWACS stakeholders into IMS structures.

• Define schedule relationships spanning acquisition phases, milestones, solicitations, contract awards, design reviews, testing events, production phases, and operational deployment objectives.

• Produce Gantt charts, network diagrams, technical schedule products, and other IMS artifacts for government and contractor use.

• Use Microsoft Project and Open Plan Professional to manage detailed scheduling tasks and produce advanced scheduling outputs.

• Advise proposal evaluation teams on schedule feasibility and risk based on Request for Proposal requirements.

Interpersonal Skills

• Coordinate schedule activities among multi-disciplinary PMO personnel, contractors, and government stakeholders supporting E‑7 AWACS programs.

• Communicate schedule objectives, risks, timelines, and impacts clearly to leadership, IPTs, and broader program teams.

• Collaborate effectively with major defense contractors responsible for AWACS simulators, trainers, and program milestone development.

• Work independently as a self-starter while maintaining alignment with established schedule management processes.

• Provide informed recommendations and corrective actions when schedule deviations or risks are identified.

• Support cross-team requirements development and planning by maintaining awareness of program objectives and constraints.

• Engage constructively with proposal teams, government personnel, and PM leadership to support acquisition decision-making.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of general experience

• 3+ years working in the DoD sector

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Must have an active Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Training & Development

• Wellness Resources

Salary: $89,800-$105,700

This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.