Senior Program Scheduler

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Scheduler to support the the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

This is a full-time Hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, MA.

As a Senior Program Scheduler your duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide senior‑level scheduling support across multiple programs and upgrade efforts. 
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed with at least 3 years supporting the DoW OR
• 8 years of experience, including 5 years supporting DoW programs.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance.

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 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.

Schedule: Hybrid

Work Location: Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA

Salary Range $130,000-$140,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only.  Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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