The Role
Develop and deliver Integrated Master Schedules for nuclear delivery and space acquisition programs. Perform schedule risk assessments using JACS, analyze earned value and schedule performance, estimate confidence levels, and identify technical, cost, and schedule risks. Support requirements, configuration, work breakdown structure, and systems engineering activities while coordinating with government personnel and contractors. The role is on-site at Kirtland Air Force Base and includes occasional travel.
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Overview
This position requires at least 10-years of combined industry and government acquisition experience of which 4-years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of DoW space acquisition programs. Experience with nuclear delivery systems desired. Master’s Degree (B/S) in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
Responsibilities
- The applicant will help define military nuclear delivery system scope, requirements, configurations, and identify, track, and quantify technical, cost, and schedule risks in a science and technology environment
- The applicant will be responsible for developing and delivering Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for nuclear delivery defense acquisition projects
- Applicant will be responsible for understanding EVM and schedule estimating, substantiation of confidence level generation, and schedule/prediction analysis to monitor/extrapolate cost/schedule performance during mission execution
- Applicant will perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) using JACS
- This position has daily interfaces with government personnel, prime contractors, and occasional travel to other government and contractor facilities.
Air Force Research Laboratory Space Warfare Directorate
- The AFRL/RJ is located at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The organization leverages multidisciplinary expertise to pave the way for development of future satellite systems, rocket propulsion and space domain awareness capabilities. The Directorate consists of an integrated team of military, civilian, and on-site contractors
- AFRL executes the Science and Technology appropriations of the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
Skills Required
- Applicant must have a strong understanding of system engineering, subsystem technical relationships, engineering trades, technology development and risk and system maturity
- Applicant must be proficient in performing WBS development, and risk analysis
- Applicant must have working knowledge of M/S Project
- Familiarity with other schedule analysis tools, e.g., SSI Tools, Primavera, PertMaster, Steelray, Milestone Pro, OnePager highly desired.
- Proficiency with M/S office applications required, i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills required
- Applicants must have experience with DoW acquisition policies
- Applicants should have a working knowledge of project management processes, earned value management, and project scheduling
- Knowledge of DoW Budget cycle desirable
- Secret security clearance required, Top Secret clearance desirable.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Certifications: Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), or Project Management Professional (PMP) desired.
Education
Master’s Degree (B/S) in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
Full-TimeSecurity ClearanceSenior-LevelOn-site
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:
Company Paid
- Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
- Dental Insurance for employees and family members
- Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
Voluntary
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
- Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.
- Annual Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Holidays
- Jury Duty/Witness Leave
- Military Leave
- Sick Leave
Skills Required
- At least 10 years of combined industry and government acquisition experience
- At least 4 years supporting Department of War space acquisition programs
- Master's degree in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, or statistics
- Experience developing and delivering Integrated Master Schedules
- Understanding of earned value management and schedule estimating
- Experience performing Schedule Risk Assessments using JACS
- Strong understanding of systems engineering, subsystem technical relationships, engineering trades, technology development, risk, and system maturity
- Proficiency in Work Breakdown Structure development and risk analysis
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience with Department of War acquisition policies
- Working knowledge of project management processes, earned value management, and project scheduling
- Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience with nuclear delivery systems
- Familiarity with SSI Tools, Primavera, PertMaster, Steelray, Milestone Pro, or OnePager
- Knowledge of the Department of War budget cycle
- PMI-SP, PSP, MCTS, or PMP certification
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The Company
What We Do
Tecolote Research is an independent advisor serving senior leaders and federal government executives on national-security matters. It provides consulting, analytics, and digital solutions, including cost estimating, earned value management, scheduling, financial management, and acquisition support. The company also develops and supports secure government databases, manages DevOps environments, and builds customized tools to improve project efficiency and capabilities for complex, large-scale programs.
