Senior Program Scheduler

mcbrideconsulting; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride Consulting is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to support AFLCMC AWACS. The role focuses on developing and sustaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS/IMP/WBS) and linking milestones across design reviews, tests, and deployments.

You will coordinate with IPTs, contractors, and government staff to keep program timelines feasible and aligned with E‑7 modernization goals. Responsibilities include schedule risk analysis, crafting Gantt charts and network diagrams, and providing actionable

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years DoD experience (3 in DoD) OR 8 years total DoD experience (5 in DoD).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior scheduling support across AWACS programs and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain IMS/IMP/WBS and EIMS with linkages across phases.
• Define schedule relationships across milestones, awards, reviews, tests, and deployments.
• Incorporate monthly inputs from IPTs, contractors, and government stakeholders into the master schedule.
• Produce IMS artifacts: Gantt charts, network diagrams, critical path analysis.
• Support readiness to execute milestones and schedule feasibility reviews.

Skills

IMS/IMP/WBS

Schedule risk analysis

Critical Path Method

Microsoft Project

Open Plan Professional

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

DoD experience — 5+ years

DoD experience — 8+ years

Tools

Microsoft Project

Open Plan Professional

Job description

McBride Consulting 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:

• 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.

Requirements 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‑discipline 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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance