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
RequirementsEducation/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.
