Odyssey Systems

Senior Program Scheduler

Odyssey Systems$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field plus 5 years' experience in scheduling; 3 years in DoD, or
  • 8 years of scheduling experience; 5 years in DoD
  • Proficiency in developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and associated technical documents
  • Expertise in utilizing Microsoft Project and Open Plan Professional

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level scheduling for multiple AWACS projects, ensuring alignment with E-7 modernization
  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and Work Breakdown Structures
  • Define key relationships among project phases and contract milestones
  • Monitor and integrate monthly schedule inputs from various stakeholders into the master schedule
  • Advise on schedule feasibility for proposal evaluation teams
  • Coordinate scheduling activities across multidisciplinary teams
  • Prepare and present technical schedule products and analyses

Benefits

  • Access to advanced training programs
  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact programs with the DoD
  • Involvement in modernization efforts of critical defense systems
  • Collaboration with major defense contractors and Air Force leadership
  • Support for professional growth and development in a unique role
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Scheduler providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW). The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint, allied, coalition, humanitarian, and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems, replacing aging computer architectures, integrating multi‑sensor data fusion, and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally, the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E‑3 platform and in shaping development of follow‑on capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.

 

This is a full time Hybrid position located at Tinker AFB, OK.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • 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.
Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD OR

  • 8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

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.

Additional Information

Location: Tinker AFB OK

Travel: 20% (Hanscom AFB, Seattle)

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid

 

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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