{"id":1160970,"url":"https://alion.io/job/odysseyconsult-senior-program-scheduler","title":"Senior Program Scheduler","company":{"id":2670648,"name":"Odysseyconsult","domain":"odysseyconsult.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/odysseyconsult","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Project","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T23:45:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:45:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Position Summary\nOdyssey 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.\nThis is a full time Hybrid position located at Tinker AFB, OK.\nResponsibilities\nDuties include, but not limited to:\nProvide senior-level scheduling support across multiple AWACS programs and upgrade efforts, ensuring alignment with E-7 modernization objectives. \nDevelop, 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. \nDefine schedule relationships among acquisition phases, milestones, solicitations, contract awards, design reviews, deliveries, testing events, production phases, and deployment objectives. \nMonitor monthly schedule inputs from IPTs, contractors, and government stakeholders; integrate them into the master schedule using Critical Path Method discipline.\nSupport government planning and coordination activities related to schedule progress, award planning, and readiness to execute program milestones. \nAdvise proposal evaluation teams on offerors’ approaches to schedule feasibility, mission capability, and proposal risk. \nCoordinate 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\nPrepare and deliver IMS technical products including Gantt charts, network diagrams, critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and schedule risk identification.\nEnsure proper integration of sustainment and acquisition activities into the schedule, linking lifecycle phases where applicable. \nCommunicate schedule objectives, status, and risks to leadership, customers, and contractor teams; propose corrective actions when schedule variances occur. \nSupport requirements development, schedule feasibility assessments, and planning documents to ensure program objectives remain achievable.\nQualifications\nCitizenship: Must be a US citizen\nMinimum Required Qualifications\nClearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation: 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\n8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD\n Technical Skills\nDevelop, manage, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and enterprise-level schedules across AWACS programs. \nApply Critical Path Method discipline, baseline management, and schedule risk identification to ensure executable program timelines. \nIntegrate monthly schedule inputs from IPTs, contractors, and internal AWACS stakeholders into IMS structures.\nDefine schedule relationships spanning acquisition phases, milestones, solicitations, contract awards, design reviews, testing events, production phases, and operational deployment objectives. \nProduce Gantt charts, network diagrams, technical schedule products, and other IMS artifacts for government and contractor use. \nUse Microsoft Project and Open Plan Professional to manage detailed scheduling tasks and produce advanced scheduling outputs. \nAdvise proposal evaluation teams on schedule feasibility and risk based on Request for Proposal requirements.\nInterpersonal Skills\nCoordinate schedule activities among multi-disciplinary PMO personnel, contractors, and government stakeholders supporting E-7 AWACS programs. \nCommunicate schedule objectives, risks, timelines, and impacts clearly to leadership, IPTs, and broader program teams. \nCollaborate effectively with major defense contractors responsible for AWACS simulators, trainers, and program milestone development. \nWork independently as a self-starter while maintaining alignment with established schedule management processes. \nProvide informed recommendations and corrective actions when schedule deviations or risks are identified. \nSupport cross-team requirements development and planning by maintaining awareness of program objectives and constraints. \nEngage constructively with proposal teams, government personnel, and PM leadership to support acquisition decision-making.\nAdditional Information\nLocation: Tinker AFB OK\nTravel: 20% (Hanscom AFB, Seattle)\nRemote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid\n# HB\nCompany Overview\nOdyssey 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.\nOdyssey 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.\nPlease 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.\n Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities","description_format":"text","description_chars":6628,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Military","Professional Services","Science & Engineering","C4ISR"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T23:45:38Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":31,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/odysseyconsult-senior-program-scheduler","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/odysseyconsult-senior-program-scheduler.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T06:50:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}