Program Scheduler, Senior - Top Secret

DCS Corp; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work/life balance

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to support the C3BM Division at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA, with hybrid work options. The role focuses on developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), IMPs, WBSs, and enterprise schedules across programs to enable timely decision-making and mission success.

Ideal candidates will have a Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligible), U.S. citizenship, and substantial DoD scheduling experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required due to customer sensitivity.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is preferred with 10+ years of DoD experience.
• High School Diploma with 16 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate IMS activities among PMO disciplines within the PMO.
• Provide IMS technical products (e.g., GANTT charts, network diagrams) for government/contractor use.
• Ensure integrated schedule management support to system acquisition processes and incorporate key schedule requirements.
• Support requirements development, plan preparation and assess ability to achieve results.
• Communicate schedule objectives, plans, and status to the customer, the project team, and management.
• Perform corrective actions as necessary to achieve end results.
• Coordinate schedule activities among multi-disciplinary PMO personnel, contractors, and government stakeholders.
• Travel may be required at the discretion of the customer.

Skills

IMS scheduling

CPM discipline

WBS

Gantt charts

Network diagrams

MS Project

Open Plan Professional

Proposal risk guidance

Cross-team coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Open Plan Professional

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Scheduler providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA but there is opportunity to work a hybrid schedule in another location as long as there is appropriate access to government networks and facilities multiple times a week.

Essential Job Functions:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Communicate and coordinate IMS activities among the functional disciplines within the PMO
• Provide IMS technical products (e.g., GANTT charts, network diagrams)
• Ensure integrated schedule management technical support to system acquisition processes and collaborate and incorporate key schedule requirements to ensure mission success
• Support requirements development, plan preparation and assess ability to achieve results
• Communicate schedule objectives, plans, and status to the customer, the project team, and management
• Perform corrective actions as necessary to achieve end result

Travel:

Travel may be required at the discretion of the customer.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.

Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret level clearance and be SCI eligible

High School Diploma plus 16 years of experience.

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years working in the DoD sector.

Technical Skills:

• Develop, manage, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and enterprise-level schedules across 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 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 programs.
• Communicate schedule objectives, risks, timelines, and impacts clearly to leadership, IPTs, and broader program teams.
• Collaborate effectively with major defense contractors
• 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.

Pay Range and Benefits:

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $96,757-160,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.