Senior Program Scheduler

Odyssey; Enid (OK); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to support AFLCMC/HBS/WIW AWACS programs at Tinker AFB, OK. The role focuses on leading IMS/IMP development, linkages across milestones, and schedule risk management.

Responsibilities include coordinating with IPTs, government stakeholders, and major defense contractors, producing advanced IMS artifacts, and ensuring schedule alignment with E‑7 modernization objectives. Hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Secret level clearance required.
• 5 years of relevant DoD/discipline experience preferred (3 in DoD).

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), IMPs, WBS, and EIMS for AWACS programs.
• Define schedule relationships across acquisition phases, milestones, designs, testing, and deployment.
• Monitor monthly inputs from IPTs, contractors, and government stakeholders and integrate into the master schedule using CPM.
• Prepare IMS technical products: Gantt charts, network diagrams, and milestone tracking.
• Communicate schedule status, risks, and corrective actions to leadership and teams.

Skills

IMS structure

Critical Path Method

MS Project

Open Plan Professional

Schedule risk analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Open Plan Professional

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a

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

Company Overview

Odyssey is a world‑class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain‑specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares , a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.