Project Manager/Scheduler

We're hiring a Project Manager/Scheduler to help lead a major, multi-year Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program focused on modernizing Air Operations Centers. This high-impact role supports critical upgrades to Command and Control (C2) systems, radar platforms, and IT infrastructure-strengthening defense capabilities around the globe.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) per contract and internal standards.
• Track key milestones, deliverables, and deadlines-ensuring projects stay on course.
• Manage a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to align tasks, timelines, and dependencies.
• Oversee all contract deliverables, including the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Accession List (DAL).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-engineering, logistics, technical writing, and operations-to ensure alignment across the project lifecycle.
• Support workflow development and uphold quality, risk, and compliance standards.
• Take on additional program management responsibilities as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field-or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. Air Force programs in a defense contracting or systems integrator role.
• 5-10+ years of project management experience on large, multi-vendor programs-preferably in defense, aerospace, or federal environments.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Project Scheduler or Configuration Manager on federal contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, including:
• Managing schedules with 1,000+ tasks
• Tracking critical paths
• Performing resource loading
• Deep familiarity with:
• Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• CDRL and DAL oversight
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working in SharePoint for document control and configuration tracking.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills-written, verbal, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Bonus If You Have

• Experience working with Operations or Command Centers.
• Familiarity with U.S. Air Force Command and Control (C2) systems.
• Exposure to C4I systems, such as:
• Audio/Visual systems
• Access Control / Intrusion Detection Systems (ACS/IDS)
• Voice communications, Link 16, Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD)