Senior Program Scheduler

Torch Technologies; Lincoln (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to support AFLCMC/ES. This hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, MA involves developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules and related artifacts for the ESS portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CPM scheduling, MS Project/Open Plan, and coordination with government stakeholders on complex defense programs. U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/professional discipline required; minimum 5 years DoW-related scheduling exp or 8+ years in DoW programs.
• Experience developing IMS/IMP, WBS, and enterprise IMS across multiple programs required.
• Must obtain/maintain Secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level scheduling support across multiple programs and upgrades.
• Develop, manage, and maintain IMS/IMP/WBS and EIMS with proper task linkages.
• Monitor inputs from IPTs, contractors, and stakeholders and consolidate into master schedule.

Skills

IMS/IMP/WBS

Critical Path Method

Gantt charts

MS Project

Open Plan Professional

Schedule risk analysis

Coordination with IPTs

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Open Plan Professional

Job description

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Scheduler to support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

This is a full-time Hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, MA.

As a Senior Program Scheduler your duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide senior‑level scheduling support across multiple programs and upgrade efforts.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed with at least 3 years supporting the DoW OR
• 8 years of experience, including 5 years supporting DoW programs.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.

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 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 whe