Supports Space Systems Command missile warning ground and integration programs by developing, integrating, analyzing, and maintaining a consolidated Integrated Master Schedule. Uses Microsoft Project to align diverse schedules, track milestones, identify critical paths, assess risks and downstream impacts, and provide predictive analysis and briefings to senior Department of Defense leadership. Collaborates with program stakeholders and works independently on time-sensitive, high-visibility planning and business operations tasks.
The Senior-Level Program/Mission Scheduler performs a variety of scheduling, planning, analysis, and business operations duties in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC) SYD 84 Missile Warning Ground and Integration programs (SYD 84/MT) at LA AFB, CA. You will directly support the System Program Director (SPD) in the development, management, and analysis of a cohesive, consolidated Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a portfolio of complex, high-visibility programs.
·At least 10 equivalent years of experience performing scheduling, planning, and program management activities in the government, federally funded research and development center, or profit / non-profit government support arena.
·Knowledge of various quantitative techniques used to analyze scheduling data, develop models, interpret results, and brief senior-level DoD leadership.
·Must be able to work independently, as well as with a team, on time-sensitive high-visibility tasks.
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specialized expertise in Microsoft Project.
·Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
·Active DoD Secret Clearance (required).
·US citizenship (required).
In this role, you will provide expertise in Microsoft Project to create and integrate multiple diverse schedules and plans into a single, cohesive IMS.
·You will interact with the SFPEO-SN SE&I to ensure alignment to the SFPEO-SN’s overarching missile warning track schedule, providing critical visibility to program leadership.
·You will support analysis to identify critical paths, risks, opportunities, and potential downstream impacts of schedule changes, providing predictive analysis to inform leadership decisions.
·Responsibilities and tasks will also include:
oIntegrating, analyzing, and developing (as required) Epoch 1, 2, GMI, and Future Epochs into a consolidated IMS.
oDeveloping programmatic IMS elements required to track government milestone events and tasks (i.e., document coordination for major deliverables to align to required submission dates and track to required reviews and approvals).
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $90,000 – $115,000 per year.
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