Program Management Scheduling Specialist

Job Overview

The Project Management Scheduling Specialist will assume a critical role in providing comprehensive scheduling efforts for Tactical Systems Group-3 team. The position functions as a Master Scheduler contributing to strategic planning project scheduling risk management and documentation preparation to ensure the successful execution of complex aerospace programs.

Essential Functions

• Provide Scheduling Support and Proposal Planning:
• Support scheduling needs at for Tactical Systems Group-3 team.
• Ensure schedules are maintained up-to-date and reflect overall program or project status.
• Support the collection of program data and contribute to estimates for proposals budgets and program planning.
• Collaboration and Coordination:
• Collaborate with team to compile coordinate and maintain essential program/project details.
• Work closely with teams to ensure accurate scheduling data that aligns with the programs technical and cost performance goals.
• Schedule Reporting and Analysis:
• Review and analyze project schedule reporting including subcontractor schedules to ensure alignment with cost schedule and technical performance requirements.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of project management practices to evaluate the quality and accuracy of schedule reports.
• Experience with resource loaded schedules and Earned Value Management performance measurement.
• Schedule Logic and Integrity:
• Assess the mechanical integrity of project schedule logic links and constraints using established methodologies.
• Ensure schedules are realistic logically structured and correctly linked to support successful project execution.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
• Apply risk identification analysis and mitigation planning principles to proactively assess program cost schedule integration and performance risks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to address potential program impacts and improve project performance.
• Program Briefings and Documentation:
• Assist in preparing and coordinating program briefings execution reports decision papers and key program documentation.
• Provide advisory support in the development and procurement processes ensuring schedules align with program requirements.
• Standardization and Process Improvement:
• Collaborate with teams to implement standardized scheduling management processes and participate in program reviews.
• Ensure continuous improvement in scheduling practices to enhance efficiency and compliance with program standards.
• Other Duties:
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall project management and scheduling efforts.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Familiarity with DCMA 14-Point Schedule Health Assessment guidelines and DoD MIL-STD881C.
• Expert Proficiency in MS Project (required) and Jira (desired).
• Proficient Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Works well in cross-functional teams especially in complex environments.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.
• Ability to performs work under minimal supervision.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites (Excel PowerPoint etc.).

Education / Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Project Management Engineering Business Administration or a related field.
• Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification (desired)

Experience

• 4 to 6 years of project scheduling experience preferably supporting DOD development programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists hands and/or fingers

For the purpose of this summary occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Secret DoD clearance required with ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance.
• S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.

About AEVEX

AEVEX headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.