DCS Corp has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to support AFLCMC in Seattle, WA.
Candidate will sit within a Boeing facility.
Essential Job Functions:
Assist with development of System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasures Analyses, Security Concepts of Operations, and other system security engineering-related documents identified in MIL-STD 1785, DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and DoDI 8510.01.Support the system/application Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) effort to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).Update, monitor, and manage information in systems for the program office.Process and manage system user account requests and process tools.Process and manage system port/protocol and access control list requirements.Process and manage system Public Key PKI identification and authorization requirements.Manage the distribution, implementation, remediation, and tracking of system security updates and configurations as required by the DoD.Recommend policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk, and protection needs.Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ vision and goals.Conduct systems security evaluations, audits and reviews.Recommend systems, security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.Recommend and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.Recommend initial, or updates to, software and configurations to new or existing system security mechanisms.Obtain waivers to mandated security mechanisms/policies which would be detrimental to system performance and impact the system’s mission.Facilitate the gathering, analysis and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computers.Provide leadership assistance in the analysis of the design, development, integration, implementation and testing of cybersecurity requirements.Develop risk-based strategies to address identified gaps.Review, analyze, and assess implementations of cybersecurity (i.e. RMF security controls) throughout the open systems architecture and associated services, derived requirements specifications, design documents & design implementation.Collaborate with stakeholders (Government and commercial) to ensure the system is approved by all Authorizing Officials via the RMF A&A process.Provide technical advice in the area of systems security across all systems and supports.Develop recommendations for the Government regarding how well designs satisfy current requirements and business goals.Maintain databases that reflect receipt, storage, inventory, and disposition of classified information to include data entry, updates, and generation of reports.Support Government program office in audits of Government classified holdings to ensure proper accountability.Maintain databases of classified visits and clearance levels.Perform inspection, inventory, logging, storage, documentation, transmittal and internal distribution of classified information received.Evaluate Contractor classified data submittals for compliance with the appropriate System Security Classification Guide (SSCG).Provide security inspection and protection to areas where classified information is being stored, and develop and establish security procedures and policies IAW DOD, USAF, AFMC, and local directives.Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.A High School Diploma plus 16 years’ directly related experience, 8 years of which must be in the DoD or a bachelor’s degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program plus 12 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD. An adjudicated DoD Top Secret Security clearance on the First Day of employment.Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.Possess the ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms on highly technical topics. Read LessDCS has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Manger to support 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 position located at Hanscom AFB, MA. Hybrid: 2 days a week on-site required.
Essential Job Functions:
Prepare program budgets, reports, and financial documentation; analyze data and recommend solutions to funding and budgeting challenges.Perform budget forecasting, variance analysis, execution reporting, schedule analysis, and earned value management (EVM) assessments; provide recommendations to the program office on budget, schedule, and EVM matters.Identify accounting discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure accurate financial records.Use automated financial management systems for data analysis, reporting, and decision support.Compile division-level financial materials for metrics, audits, management internal controls, self-assessments, and routine reporting.Support the development of program-specific funds management documentation and financial control models for decision-making.Prepare financial briefings and documentation for events such as Budget Execution Reviews (BER), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Milestone Decision Reviews, Monthly Acquisition Reports (MAR), Program Management Reviews (PMR), Acquisition Strategy Plans, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) risk assessments.Draft and submit financial data documentation including procurement documents, Research Test Development and Evaluation documents, and Program Objective Memorandums (POMs).Generate reports on approved, deferred, and released funds using standard formats; identify and correct posting errors in financial records.Prepare funding documents such as Purchase Requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Project Orders, and others per FM policy and regulations.Maintain an independent audit trail for all funding documents to ensure compliance and accountability.Provide quick-turnaround funding drill assessments and support ad-hoc reporting requirements.Support AF or DoD exercises and simulations to assess financial readiness for real-world scenarios.Monitor, maintain, and report on reimbursable budget programs.Conduct research and analysis for accounting-related issues using systems such as CCaRS, CRIS, WAWF, FM Suite, and classified financial systems.Maintain financial databases, input financial and contracting data, and extract reports for decision-making.Required Skills:
· Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
· Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance
· Must have FMS experience.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience and within the DoD sector.
Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate financial insights to senior leadership
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work under short deadlines and adapt to evolving priorities
Knowledge of financial analysis techniques, DoD acquisition requirements, and budget formulation/execution processes
Understanding of DoD contracting types, structures, and funding clauses
Experience with financial systems such as CCaRS, CRIS, WAWF, FM Suite, and others
Salary Range $96,757-$145,000
At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.
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Read LessDCS Corp has an exciting opportunity for  Senior Contracting Support Specialist within our AFLCMC division.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA.
Essential Job Functions:
Price/cost evaluation support.Contract close-out activities.Data collection/compilation/analysis.Clerical/administrative/office operations support.Training associated with contract activities.Prepare contract and modification documents.Distribute contract documentation.Provide support in creation of databases, spreadsheets, etc., to track contracting status and creation of reports and/or PowerPoint charts using data pulled from existing systems including, but not limited to, Automated Contracting Preparation System (ACPS), Automated Business Services System (ABSS), FMSuite, and Contracting Information Database System (CIDS).Support contract closeout activities.Collect data for audit and/or report requests.Interact and coordinate with Defense Financial Accounting System (DFAS) on payments.Create, retrieve and request contracting reports.Produce copies of acquisition documentation.Track contract milestonesRequired Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.A High School Diploma plus 16 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD or a bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in the DoD.An adjudicated DoD Secret Security clearance on the First Day of employment.Knowledge in the government Contracting Writing System (ConWrite), FedBizOps, Electronic Document Access (EDA), Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG), AF Data Services.
Salary Range $96,757-$120,000
At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.
Learn more about our benefits here:
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Read LessDCS has an exciting opportunity for a Program Scheduler. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
Essential Job Functions:
Communicate and coordinate IMS activities among the functional disciplines within the PMO.
Provide IMS technical products (e.g., GANTT charts, network diagrams).
Ensure integrated schedule management technical support to system acquisition processes and collaborate and incorporate key schedule requirements to ensure mission success.
Support requirements development, plan preparation and assess ability to achieve results.
Communicate schedule objectives, plans, and status to the customer, the project team, and management.
Perform corrective actions as necessary to achieve end result.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance.
Bachelor's and 8 years of experience or master's degree and 6 years of experience.
At least three years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD.
Advanced understanding of scheduling tools, to include Microsoft Project.
Salary Range $96,757-$130,000
At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.
Learn more about our benefits here:
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Read LessDCS is recruiting for a General/Interdisciplinary Engineer 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 position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
Essential Job Functions:
Design & ArchitecturesConduct and support all engineering and technical activities required during the material solution analysis, technology, engineering, and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operation and support phases of the systems acquisition process. Develop/prepare engineering and technical documentation inherently part of the activities listed above (e.g. Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)…), systems review and analysis with written reporting, briefing, and artifact development as required for all of the technical specialty areas defined in this section; and the planning and execution of all necessary technical reviews, assessments, and interchange meetings (e.g. Critical Design Review(CDR), Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA), Reliability Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM)) and associated artifacts (e.g. Critical Design Review entry and exit criteria)
Conduct systems architectural analyses to include system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment to Produce architectures, document planned and existing systems, determine deficiencies, develop alternatives, recommend solutions, and support development of a plan to implement the chosen solution per acquisition and sustainment system engineering processes. This may include traditional architecture development or Model Based Systems Engineering processes.
Track and ensure system architecture and interoperability requirements for the baselined system is maintained.
Detail operational requirements and functional interactions within the system and with other systems, considering life cycle costs, logistics supportability, human factors, et al, to determine if the basic building blocks of the system are defined in sufficient detail to support a development program effort
Translate DoD user requirements into system requirements for designing, developing, testing and evaluating systems and subsystems using USAF and DoD approved acquisition methods.
Provide engineering analysis of system training, training equipment and simulator requirements; prepare technical documentation; and provide engineering evaluation of equipment and simulator designs
AcquisitionUnderstand and implement robust DoD acquisition and sustainment systems engineering processes to address the life-cycle requirements of each product support area
Prepare and review program specifications for items, processes and materials.
Develop and utilize analytical, simulation, MBSE and digital engineering analysis techniques to optimize system performance and/or system effectiveness; establish system sensitivities, define system parameters, evaluate hardware and validate flight test results in terms of overall system relationships and applications.
Develop, prepare, review, and integrate selected milestone review documentation, periodic reports, and certifications as identified in current DoD and AF acquisition policy
Review, evaluate and monitor acquisition Contractor drawings for completeness, currency, technical accuracy and conformance to requirements, specifications, regulations and quality control to ensure compliance with ASME technical Data Package format and requirements
Technical ManagementComplete and support requirements definition and analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification and validation, transition, decision analysis, requirements management, risk management, interface management, and configuration management
Facilitate the transfer of information, lessons learned and best practices across all customers and contractors serviced under this task order within constraints of proprietary rights
Perform market research and trade studies to assess current and future systems to ensure they meet mission needs/requirements. Conduct, define and evaluate system cost, schedule, and technical performance. Perform reviews, studies (including root cause analysis), audits, evaluations and analyses and provide technical recommendations to the Government.
Conduct engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability and maintainability, risk and scheduling trade-off studies
Develop USAF approved Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), test plans and procedures, prepare test readiness reviews and associated test documentation using DoD and USAF standard processes, execute developmental tests and assist in operational test planning/execution, and evaluate tests in support of acquisition and sustainment programs.
Participate in integrated logistics support efforts, provisioning and source coding, maintenance data collection, technical order management, configuration management, evaluation of quality deficiency reports, and/or identification of alternate sources of supply for diminishing manufacturing/materiel sources preferred.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in related engineering discipline from ABET accredited university and 5 years of experience, OR 10 years of directly related experience, 3 of which must be in DoD.
Experience supporting engineering and technical efforts within DoD environments
Technical Skills
Experience with USAF command and control reporting systems, tactical radar, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, EW systems, or threat emitters.
Network engineering experience within a DoD environment (preferably command and control, access control systems (ACS) and intrusion detection system (IDS).
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to provide expert guidance and recommendations to leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to evaluate complex technical issues across multiple disciplines.
Effective communication skills supporting collaboration with government and contractor teams.
Salary Range $96,757-$155,000
At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.
Learn more about our benefits here:
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Read LessThe Help Desk Specialist will be responsible for providing I.T. support to local and remote employees.
Essential Job Functions:
The ideal candidate will have a mix of support and customer service experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a passion for learning new technologies.
Install, configure, and maintain corporate laptops, printers, phones, and other equipment as needed.
Troubleshoot problems with hardware, software, networking, and other related technologies.
Document, track, and monitor problems to ensure timely resolution.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.
A Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with 0-2 years of experience or HS and 8 years of experience is required.
Thorough knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to accurately document technical issues.
Work well under pressure, demonstrate the ability to multi-task, and be able to meet deadlines.
Pass the CompTIA Network+ within ninety days of hire if not already obtained.
Desired Skills:
CompTIA Network+ Certification
Customer service experience.
Read LessDCS is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support a fast-paced Army product management office in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In this role you will develop systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and track program milestone documentation. We are looking for a proactive individual with a strong engineering background coupled with a positive, can-do attitude to join our dynamic team.
This is a full-time, onsite position at Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Essential Functions:
Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.
Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.
Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.
Requires knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOW Acquisition Framework process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOW policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations. Provides advice affecting critical programs and technologies.
Serves as engineer point of contact for technical aspects of assigned programs.
Performs design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
Participates in post award reviews, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests.
Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conducts physical and functional configuration audits.
Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5 years relevant experience.
Must have a DoD Secret clearance.
Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level II Systems Engineering certification.
Read LessThe ideal candidate is a highly motivated and experienced Information Client Systems Administrator (CSA) that will support the 513 EWS and primary mission: F-35 Mission Data Reprogramming. The CSA candidate will manage the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on multiple operating systems of 513th EWS. (04v1)
Essential Job Functions:
Work unsupervised in a fast-paced highly technical area that requires a strong work ethic, a high degree of client systems/desktop troubleshooting experience (specifically, Standard Desktop Client - SDC environment).
Resolve desktop related issues (network connectivity, printer problems, application loading, etc.), and possess a well-rounded server, networking, and IA background.
Develop and regularly update NIST RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
Plan, install, configure, and troubleshoot a variety software product across multiple networks as well as providing support to users in the areas of account management, enterprise applications, desktop applications, and peripherals.
Serve as the organizational expert for client-based issues, provide sound IA guidance as required, and provide support for the DIACAP/RMF process and other IA tasks.
Artifact generation and assisting in the creation of system security plans and other IA-related documents.
Interact directly with customers to provide solutions that involve the design, development, functional specifications, documentation, and analysis of computer systems and ensure its net-worthiness and suitability to meet dynamic computing demands of the various work centers within the client's organization.
Artifact generation and creation of system security plans and other IA-related documents.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor degree and 8+ years' experience OR 16 years' related work experience in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret.
CompTIA Security+ CE certificate or equivalent IAM I certification.
Read LessDCS has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) at Hill AFB in Ogden Utah. C3BM functions as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition and sustainment experts providing unique and comprehensive support to the warfighter. The ADE Division is responsible for a vast array of USAF systems to include Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Range Instrumentation, Air Combat Training and Aircrew Readiness, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, Combat Survivor Evader Locator, P5 Combat Training Systems, Black Switch and Legacy Voice Systems. Furthermore, the ADE Division provides support to depot level sustainment and maintenance efforts, FMS, U.S. Army, Navy, Pacific Air Forces, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) on a continuous basis.
Essential job Functions:
In this role, you will provide Electrical Engineering support for programs and projects, ensuring the successful research, design, development, installation, testing, and operation of systems under the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Your work will apply practical engineering knowledge across a broad range of established system engineering principles, concepts, and methods, with a strong emphasis on electrical engineering while ensuring Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) is integrated into all activities.
This position requires strong systems engineering expertise with a focus on electrical engineering, a deep understanding of DoD acquisition processes, and the ability to analyze and assess technical and operational requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
Conduct system engineering reviews and analyses throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, demonstration and validation, engineering and manufacturing development, production, deployment, and operations & support.
Develop and/or refine system features, enhancing, extending, or validating existing processes, data, methods, or techniques.
Assist in translating DoD user requirements into system requirements to guide the design, development, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
Review overall system design baselines to assess architecture and interoperability requirements.
Support the development of system specifications and architecture products.
Perform independent analysis of engineering change proposals, specifications, and vendor submissions, providing recommendations to the Government POC regarding their acceptability.
Conduct life cycle cost evaluations on proposed systems and components.
Assist with test and evaluation (T&E) activities, including test planning, execution, and result assessments to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
Evaluate and coordinate the availability and capability of major DoD and civilian test resources and facilities.
Support scheduling and securing required test resources in alignment with program office objectives.
Monitor, assess, and report on T&E efforts, ensuring adherence to project timelines and requirements.
Assist in designing, planning, executing, analyzing, reporting, and documenting test and evaluation programs, including certifications and compliance procedures.
Contribute to the development of technical plans by reviewing technical documents, participating in working groups, tracking risk and issue resolution, and supporting special studies to evaluate alternative approaches.
Provide support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts as required.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.
Must hold an active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from ABET Accredited University and 5 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 3 of which must be in the DoD..
Desired Skills:
Design & Development – Electrical circuit analysis, RF chain sub-specialties (antenna design, high-power transmitters/amplifiers, receiver processing, etc.), and electro-mechanical controls.
Modeling & Simulation – Application in electrical engineering projects.
Test & Evaluation – Hands-on experience conducting and assessing electrical system tests.
Foreign Ground Radar Intelligence – Experience or application to DoD systems.
DoD Acquisition Processes – Understanding of technical data package development, sustainment, and principles of configuration management.
Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat Operations, including live aircrew training and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) development.
Range Infrastructure Architectures & Systems.
Foreign Ground Radar technology and applications.
Read LessThe applicant shall assist product/project team(s) by developing, integrating, and presenting task-oriented activities in a comprehensive Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project and Milestone Professional.
The applicant shall develop a detailed IMS for all activities important to the teams’ success, and present IMS data in a clear and concise manner consistent with accepted schedule management techniques and processes.
Essential Job Functions:
The applicant shall provide services to team leads with schedule status reviews and schedule update meetings. The applicant shall perform IMS health checks and what-if analysis using Government-approved software at the request of USG team leads.
The applicant will present information related to the IMS during recurring meetings, and develop presentation slides and other materials as needed using Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain security clearance.
A Master's Degree in a specialized field* plus a minimum of 6 years of applicable experience or, a Bachelor's Degree in the specialized field* plus 8 years, or Associates Degree in the specialized field* plus 10 years, or High School Diploma with 16 years of applicable experience or more years of scheduler experience with a minimum of two years in Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) Acquisition Category (ACAT I/II) programs.
Specialized Degree Field: Project Management, Business Management/Administration or other related field. Specialized/applicable experience must be in the area of Project Management, Business Management/Administration or other related field.
A minimum of 5 consecutive years, within the last 10 years, experience as a program scheduler developing and maintaining schedules of complex government or commercial engineering or technical programs (preferably ground combat vehicle systems experience). Experience working on military acquisition programs.
A minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing project management/ scheduling tool software suites: Microsoft Project; or KIDASA Milestone Professional; or Oracle Primavera; or Barbecana Full Monte; and software using the Monte Carlo simulation tools (e.g. @RISK).
Have regularly and on a recurring basis participated as an active member of a process team in the formulation of integrated project plans, and have been directly responsible for representing the activities and tasks of that plan in the form of an integrated schedule.
Shows wide-ranging past experience working with cross functional and with integrated process teams on complex activities; works well with groups.
Demonstrates an understanding of how to employ participatory leadership techniques and management fundamentals in the process of working with teams in the planning, development, and management of integrated, complex project schedules.
Can lead and manage a group when necessary.
Shows an ability to analyze technical requirements, budget and management timelines, mandatory processes and procedures, and leadership guidance, translate them into complex integrated project schedules.
Is able to apply fundamental and advanced project development techniques to the creation and formulation of complex integrated project schedules.
Grasps the essentials of schedule development and schedule management; demonstrates experience and competency in current schedule development (e.g. Microsoft Project and PowerPoint/Excel), schedule logic (Defense Contract Management Agency 14-point evaluation and analysis techniques), and schedule analysis tools, techniques, and software to ensure the integrated schedules developed are complete, technically sound, and can be assessed for the impacts of possible changes to timing and task content.
Has familiarity with scheduling tools of the trade to include logic and analysis software.
Modeling techniques with respect to cost and schedule.
DoD Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and Use Guide; DI-MGMT-81650.
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