Torch Technologies

M&S Program Scheduler & Planner

Torch Technologies$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 10+ years of experience in program scheduling or planning, ideally in a DoW or government contract setting.
  • Expertise in tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera.
  • Strong grasp of scheduling principles, including critical path methodology.
  • Effective communication skills for teamwork and stakeholder interactions.
  • Self-starter with analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strategic program schedules.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather scheduling inputs.
  • Ensure alignment between schedule milestones and program requirements.
  • Conduct critical path and risk analyses to assess changes.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on schedule performance.
  • Identify and implement improvements for scheduling accuracy.
  • Translate complex schedules into visual communicative products.

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment.
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • Life insurance and disability coverage (short and long-term).
  • Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Education assistance for personal development.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Program Scheduler & Planner to join our team and provide integrated scheduling, strategic planning, and mission alignment support for AvMC programs. This role ensures that complex program schedules are not only accurately developed and maintained, but also strategically aligned with long-term program objectives, developmental test activities, and mission requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain program schedules that align with long-term strategic objectives, program milestones, and mission priorities.
  • Collaborate with developmental and operational stakeholders to gather scheduling inputs and ensure schedules reflect a cohesive and strategically aligned program plan.
  • Ensure schedule activities and milestones are directly traceable to program requirements, maintaining clear alignment between strategic goals and execution.
  • Conduct critical path, schedule risk, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and impacts of changes to scope, funding, or technical requirements.
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership based on schedule performance, forecasting, and analytical findings.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy, efficiency, and strategic planning effectiveness.
  • Translate complex, resource-loaded schedules into executive-level visual products such as sand charts and histograms to communicate workforce demand and timing.
  • Design and maintain dynamic manpower sand charts to represent cumulative resource demands (FTEs), highlighting peaks, valleys, and concurrent staffing needs.
  • Support stakeholder communication through the development of program status briefings, dashboards, and digital engineering tools.


Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
  • 10+ years of experience in program scheduling, planning, or a related field, preferably within a Department of War (DoW) or government contracting environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar software.
  • Strong understanding of scheduling principles, including critical path methodology, resource loading, and baseline management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to manage complex tasks and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Self-starter with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must possess and maintain an active Secret security clearance.


Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Customer- site

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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