Senior Program Scheduler

Astrion$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of three years DoD experience, or seven years related experience with five years in the DoD.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute Program Scheduler tasks independently.
  • Experience with integrated master scheduling and risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of acquisition management and contract actions.

Responsibilities

  • Execute Program Scheduler tasks while working independently using established procedures.
  • Support Government program managers in day-to-day program management activities, including scheduling and contract actions.
  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) considering resources and risks.
  • Assist in integrated master scheduling, including reporting and risk analysis.
  • Lead efforts to integrate schedules and resolve resource conflicts through critical path analysis.
  • Support contracting and finance activities relating to schedule assessments and proposal evaluations.
  • Manage projects to ensure adherence to schedules, helping resolve issues along the way.
  • Analyze and present schedule data, utilizing the Tracking Gantt Chart format, and applying the critical chain method as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Engagement in high-impact defense projects
  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
Full Job Description
Overview

 

Senior Program Scheduler

LOCATION: WPAFB

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 10%

 

 

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Scheduler located at WPAFB to support our ISR/SOF contract. 

 

The ISR/SOF Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) is responsible for equipping our warfighters to win the fight. The Directorate executes a large acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

 

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD.
    • OR, seven years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Possess the knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability to perform Program Scheduler tasks. Must work independently and be able to apply procedures.
  • Assist the Government program managers in management of day-to-day program activities, to include integrated master scheduling, contract actions action item resolution, execution of requirements and plans, management of technical/program related issues, development of comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation plans, and test support to include assessment of advanced technologies.
  • Develop and maintain IMSs ensuring proper insight into resources and risks.
  • Support the Program Manager in integrated master scheduling functions including but not limited to reporting, integration of activities, schedule risk analysis, and budget impact analysis.
  • Assist the Government in integrating schedules and activities, including providing assessments of resources, identifying, and recommending resolutions for resource conflicts, and conducting critical path analyses.
  • Provide support to contracting and finance functionals in administering ECPs, evaluating weapon system contractor proposals, assisting in schedule risk assessment, and other acquisition management support activities in which schedule is a factor.
  • Assist the Government managing projects to completion according to prescribed schedules and will assist program managers in resolving issues related to schedule.
  • Assist projects in all aspects of program control, program planning, and standards compliance.
  • Analyze, and brief the schedule using the Tracking Gantt Chart format.
  • Apply the critical chain method of scheduling when project duration acceleration is needed to meet mission objectives.
  • Analyze schedules to identify possible and experienced risks including the probability and impact of occurrence of schedule risks.

 

 

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