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Advanced Scheduler

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Categories: Acquisition Req ID: 2024-8814 Potential to Telecommute: Hybrid
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Job Description

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), is seeking an Advanced Scheduler in Colorado Springs, CO. 

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

  • Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
  • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
  • 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
    • Flexible schedules
    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
    • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  • Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities:

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Advanced Scheduler to join our team.  The successful applicant will provide full-time dedicated support to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director, Space Systems (MDA/SS), located at Schriever SFB, CO (Missile Defense Integration Operations Center (MDIOC)).

You will be supporting several innovative, highly technical, and fast-paced space sensor developmental programs including the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) and Spacebased Kill Assessment (SKA) programs.  These critical programs will procure, test, and deliver national space assets to the warfighting Combatant Commands.

Responsibilities:

Position Overview

The successful candidate will serve as an Advanced Scheduler supporting the Missile Defense Agency Space Systems (MDA/SS) Directorate in Colorado Springs, CO. The candidate will support Directorate-wide program scheduling and integration efforts. Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the development of Missile Defense System (MDS) acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for MDS development and fielding;
  • Experience with developing Acquisition Plans, Justification and Approvals, Request for

Proposal packages, Statements of Work, and Contract Data Requirement Lists

  • Build and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all SS programs
  • Maintain program schedules in MDA’s Project Server
  • Perform schedule health and status updates
  • Conduct schedule merges and analyses of Prime IMS’s
  • Develop and track primary, secondary, and tertiary critical paths for IMSs
  • Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs)
  • Build and maintain schedule charts for program reviews and execution
  • Build leadership briefs and maintain schedule baselines for various acquisition events
  • Participate in the Missile Defense System Integration Schedule Working Group (MISWG)
  • Track and report on schedule metrics for the PMs
  • Maintain desktop schedules

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience supporting and interacting on a daily basis with high level DoD Officials (O-6 and above, GS-15/NH-4 equivalent), sitting on-site with the DoD Program Office and ability to deliver products successfully in a fast paced environment (on demand)
  • Demonstrated capability to develop reports, information papers, decision papers, and briefings for senior leadership and external stakeholder leadership
  • Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in scheduling and project integration tasks
  • Critical path analysis and action item resolution
  • Basic understanding of EVMS processes
  • Advanced understanding of defense programs and weapon system components
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Milestone Pro, and MS Excel
  • Current Secret Security Clearance Required and eligible for TS/SCI

Education: BA/BS in Business Administration or related field desired

Please Note:  U.S. Citizenship is required for most MTSI positions.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $90,000/year to $150,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI’s internal or external careers site.

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Opportunities at MTSI

MTSI maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, the opportunity to be an employee-owner, and challenging work assignments with significant opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities at MTSI, you must complete an online application.

EEO Statement: MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with MTSI and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to jobs@mtsi-va.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.

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