Range Scheduler / Junior Program Manager with Security Clearance

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH INC); Dugway (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

PTO and Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH INC) is seeking a Range Scheduler / Junior Project Manager to support the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground in Utah.

The role focuses on coordinating ranges, reviewing requests, and maintaining schedules in RFMSS and related systems. You will work with Range Operations, test managers, and government customers to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance while developing work breakdown structures, earned value measures, and cost estimates for

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or combination of project management experience and education.
• Experience in project management including schedule and cost tracking, reporting, and customer communication.
• Ability to review CWO requirements and provide technical expertise for training and testing programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and long-range schedules for testing and range activities.
• Experience with breakdown structures, earned value management measurements, and cost estimating.
• Familiarity with WDTC operating policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Clearance and U.S. citizenship requirements as specified.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deconflict the use of ranges, test areas, and facilities for testing and training.
• Receive, review, process, and maintain requests for ranges and resources.
• Serve as central point between Range Operations, test managers, units, customers, and contractors.
• Operate and maintain scheduling information within scheduling systems.
• Ensure efficient use of range resources while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Participate in scheduling meetings to identify upcoming requirements and resolve conflicts.
• Maintain schedules and documentation; manage workload forecasting and resource planning.
• Develop work breakdown structures and earned value measurements; estimate costs.

Skills

Schedule tracking

Project management

Cost tracking

Customer communication

Range operations

WDTC policies

MS Office

Data entry

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location: U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. At Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), southwest of Salt Lake City Utah, SA-TECH supports the West Desert Test Center (WDTC), the nation’s designated Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) for chemical and biological defense. The WDTC plans, conducts, evaluates, reports, and supports Chemical and Biological (CB) and non-CB testing efforts for the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, private industries, and foreign Governments (e.g., environmental assessment/impact evaluations, weapons and munitions demilitarization, chemical energetics/homemade explosive testing, unmanned systems testing, direct and indirect fire weapons testing, hazard assessments, and technical/logistical support of operations at DPG). At DPG, SA-TECH is looking to bring a Range Scheduler / Junior Project Manager onto our team to support program efforts and success at this major DoD test facility. Specific duties include (but are not limited to): Perform schedule and cost tracking and reporting.

Specific Duties

• Assist in coordinating and deconflicting the use of ranges, test areas, training areas, facilities, and associated resources in support of testing, training, and operational activities at an Army test installation.
• Receive, review, process, and maintain requests for ranges, test areas, training areas, facilities, and other installation resources.
• Serve as a central coordination point between Range Operations, test managers, military units, government customers, contractors, and installation support organizations.
• Operate and maintain scheduling information within the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) or other approved scheduling and range-management systems.
• Ensure that range resources are used efficiently while maintaining compliance with installation safety requirements, range regulations, environmental restrictions, operational priorities, and established scheduling procedures.
• Coordinate and deconflict competing requirements involving ranges, test areas, facilities, airspace, roads, maneuver areas, and other installation resources. Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Participate in scheduling, synchronization, and coordination meetings to identify upcoming requirements and resolve resource conflicts.
• Ensure scheduled activities are properly coordinated with other operations that could affect testing or training, including airspace restrictions, road closures, explosive operations, live-fire activities, aviation operations, maintenance activities, and other hazardous operations. Manage competing priorities in dynamic environments.
• Maintain accurate schedules and documentation.
• Manage and track the utilization of ranges, facilities, and test areas for workload forecasting and resource planning; prepare and distribute schedules and operational bulletins; communicate with internal and external customers about scheduling status and conflicts; assist in prioritizing scheduling with resource limitations; identify trends for long-range planning; maintain records in compliance with security protocols; and perform additional duties to ensure the efficient operation of the installation range complex.
• Maintain awareness of range capabilities, limitations, hazards, geographic locations, access requirements, and restrictions to assist customers in identifying appropriate locations for their activities.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail.
• Proficient in reading maps and operational procedures.
• Review CWO requirements, perform technical approaches, provide technical expertise for the design and execution of training and testing programs.
• Perform as an SME in an area critical to testing, training, and problem-solving.
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures and earned value management measurements.
• Estimate costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Work may be performed in the field and would expose you to the environment.
• Work with, and around, physical equipment, potentially in challenging outdoor/field conditions, requiring adaptability.
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to view computer monitors for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks that require such protective gear.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or a combination of project management experience and education.
• Experience in project management to include schedule and cost tracking, reporting, and communication with customers.
• Must be able to review CWO requirements, perform technical approaches, provide technical expertise for the design and execution of training and testing programs, perform as an SME in an area critical to testing, training, and problem-solving.
• Must be able to develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and long-range schedules for testing, training, and other range activities.
• Must be experienced in the development and management of breakdown structures and earned value management measurements and cost estimating.
• Coordinate and deconflict competing requirements involving ranges, test areas, facilities, airspace, roads, maneuver areas, and other installation resources.
• Must understand WDTC operating policies procedures, regulations and guidelines.
• Must be competent in basic computer software (MS® Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Must have a commitment to maintaining a productive and collaborative working environment.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must have a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain this clearance throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical, as well as periodic retests.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver’s Record, and a Criminal Background Investigation.

Supporting Our Warfighters

As a highly regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

Employee Recognition

• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Benefits
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Other Important Information You Should Know

• SA-TECH offers flexible work schedules depending on the program, alongside generous PTO benefits.
• The above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. SA-TECH maintains the right to make changes to job descriptions whenever necessary.
• SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and evaluate all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
• We participate in the E-Verify system to verify work authorization in the U.S.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5-15 days of posting for optimal consideration.
• We prioritize a supportive work environment, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance and our pay and benefits aim to enhance employee well-being.
• All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.