Program Manager - Scheduling

Job Family Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required Up to 25% Clearance Required Ability to Obtain Secret What You Will Do Join a high-performing project management team supporting U.S. Air Force acquisition and sustainment programs. This position is for a Program Manager-Scheduler for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Duties include applying knowledge and experience in acquisition policies and procedures to acquire and sustain Air Force weapon systems and subsystems throughout their life cycles. Scheduling Responsibilities Develop and manage strategic scheduling documents such as an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Generally Accepted Scheduling Principles (GASP) Consult with acquisition professionals from various disciplines to gather and status acquisition schedule information Evaluate contractor schedules using horizontal and vertical assessments and schedule health metrics (e.g., DCMA 14-Point Assessment and others) Evaluate task duration variability and program risk events for schedule impacts Conduct probabilistic schedule risk assessments on contractor and integrated schedules using scheduling software tools Draw conclusions and provide recommendations based on schedule analyses and draft briefings and reports for senior leaders Prepare documentation and presentation material for program milestones The candidate may also be required to perform a wide range of acquisition program office activities, such as: gathering acquisition program information; conducting planning and analyses for all acquisition phases; assisting in acquisition strategy planning; tracking, and scheduling; implementing contractor performance status systems; assisting in establishing and maintaining databases; assisting in developing and analyzing key program metrics; assisting in developing and integrating risk management plans and strategies; supporting program briefings; and effectively communicating recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management. What You Will Need Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred. Bachelor's degree FIVE (5) years of work experience in the program/project management functional area. At least THREE (3) years of that experience must have been performed on DoD programs/projects. What Would Be Nice To Have Master’s degree in related area Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or commercial project management / scheduling certification Clear understanding of the DoD acquisition and sustainment organizations Experience working with Deltek Open Plan Professional, Deltek Acumen Suite, or Oracle Primavera Good organization skills and ability to work with minimal direction in a changing environment High energy, results oriented, self-motivated self-reliant, team player Strong problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Benefits Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend #J-18808-Ljbffr