Senior Program Scheduler

Astrion; Bedford, Lincoln (MA, MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to support the C3BM division at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), coordinate IMS activities across the PMO and contractors, and produce scheduling artifacts such as GANTT charts and network diagrams to support mission success.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in the DoD sector, advanced use of scheduling tools (Microsoft Project), and US citizenship with an active Top Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of DoD experience, incl. at least 5 years in DoD.
• Advanced understanding of scheduling tools, including Microsoft Project.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate IMS activities among PMO disciplines.
• Provide IMS technical products (GANTT charts, network diagrams).
• Ensure schedule management supports system acquisition processes and mission success.
• Support requirements development, plan preparation and assess outcomes.
• Communicate schedule objectives, plans and status to customer and team.
• Perform corrective actions to achieve end results.

Skills

Scheduling

Project coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Open Plan Professional

Job description

Overview

SENIOR PROGRAM SCHEDULER

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000 annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: MUST have an active US Top Secret security clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Scheduler providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM), which is within the USAF PEO Digital Directorate and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years working in the DoD sector
• Advanced understanding of scheduling tools, to include Microsoft Project
• Must be a US citizen

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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