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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.
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