Senior Program Scheduler

Astrion; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Senior Program Scheduler to support the E-7 AWACS modernization efforts at Tinker AFB, OK. You will develop and maintain IMS/IMP schedules, apply CPM, and coordinate inputs from IPTs, contractors, and government stakeholders.

This role requires US citizenship and an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of DoD scheduling experience or 8 years in DoD, and proficiency with MS Project and Open Plan.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance required and must be maintainable.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with DoD experience or 8 years of DoD experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 IMS, 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.
• Coordinate schedule activities among multi-disciplinary PMO personnel, contractors, and government stakeholders supporting E-7 AWACS programs.

Skills

IMS scheduling

CPM scheduling

Schedule risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

8 years DoD experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Open Plan Professional

Job description

Senior Program Scheduler

WORK LOCATION: Tinker AFB, OK

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: MUST have an active Secret clearance

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Scheduler providing support to the Airbornw Warnnig and Control Systems (AWACS) Division, which is located at Tinker AFB, OK.

The 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.

Qualifications / Skills

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain an active Secrect level clearance

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• 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.

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-disciplinary 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.