Overview This position will be responsible for analyzing contractors’ Integrated Master Schedules, and building and maintaining government program schedules. The position requires 1-7 years of experience in combined industry and government acquisition experience. Experience working space and defense programs desired. Bachelor’s degree in the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics. Responsibilities • This position will be responsible for analyzing contractors’ Integrated Master Schedules, and building and maintaining government program schedules. • Duties will include performing schedule risk assessments, analysis of actual versus baseline and estimated duration, evaluation of schedule progress against the plan, evaluation of the contractor’s written reports, and critical path analysis. • Additional duties include establishing project schedule configuration management policies, establishing a schedule strategy, and schedule planning and development. • Work may also include schedule estimating, substantiation of confidence level generation, development of Schedule Risk Assessment analysis schedules, schedule/prediction analysis, performance measurement (earned value), DCMA 14-Point Assessments, and project forecasting. • This position requires daily interface with government personnel and prime contractors. Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV) and Directed Energy Directorates (AFRL/RD) Skills Required • Applicant should be proficient in the use of M/S office applications, i.e., M/S Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project. • Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required. • Familiarity with other schedule analysis tools, e.g., Primavera, PertMaster, Steelray, Milestone Pro, OnePager highly desired. • Applicants must have the ability to gather and analyze technical, programmatic, and schedule data to perform various types of scheduling duties. • Problem solving and analytical thinking is an absolute must. • It is desirable that applicants understand developing and/or performing schedule analyses, and developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). • It is also desirable that applicants have a working knowledge of the DoD Science & Technology (S&T), acquisition and project management processes. • Working knowledge of earned value management, cost estimating, and the DoD Budget cycle is preferred. • Applicant must be able to work in a team environment. • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance required. Desired 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 Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences. Full-Time Security Clearance Entry-Level On-site Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Health & Welfare 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) Retirement • 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. Time Off 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