Current Operations Scheduler

TITLE: Current Operations Scheduler

LOCATION: Valdosta, GA area (onsite at a DoD installation)

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Secret, or ability to obtain a Tier 3 Secret

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Onsite

TRAVEL: Minimal

*Contingent Upon Contract Award*

POSITION SUMMARY

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking experienced Current Operations Schedulers (multiple openings) to support Air Force flying squadrons. You will manage the squadron flying hour program, build and maintain the flying schedule, and coordinate the aircraft, airspace, ranges, and drop zones that combat training and operational sorties depend on.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to):

• Estimate and program the fiscal year flying hour requirement based on Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) training requirements, contingency hours, maintenance flying, and aircraft availability
• Maintain the squadron Flying Hour Program (FHP) spreadsheet, integrate it into the scheduling database, and adjust for projected deviations and trends
• Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual FHP reports for the Chief of Scheduling, Assistant Directors of Operations (ADOs), and the Director of Operations
• Coordinate customer requests with wing, operations support, maintenance, and squadron leadership; build them into the flying and simulator schedule
• Schedule air and ground resources, including warning and restricted areas, Military Operations Areas (MOAs), ranges, helicopter air refueling tracks, low level routes, drop zones, and landing zones; complete Mission Support Requests and related wing inputs
• Coordinate Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and agency notifications; provide aircrews and customers all sortie logistics no later than 24 hours before the sortie
• Maintain monthly and weekly flying schedules (AF Form 2407) and mission reporting sheets; route for signatures and distribute to maintenance, ranges, and customers
• Serve as unit PEX or Skedify administrator: build profiles, in-process and out-process personnel, grant permissions, and transfer accounts
• Enter all projected monthly mission information into PEX, Skedify, and related databases
• Attend base-wide flying hour program, range scheduling, and other on-base and off-base scheduling meetings
• Train scheduling shop members on shop duties to maintain continuity; build and maintain a Current Operations Scheduler (COS) continuity book
• Be available outside normal hours when designated by squadron leadership and approved by the Contracting Officer

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain a Tier 3 Secret security clearance.
• Valid REAL ID driver's license
• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of Current Operations Scheduler experience, either military experience related to the position or civilian experience directly related to scheduling
• Knowledge of Air Force operational principles, policies, training requirements, aircrew scheduling systems, and reporting procedures
• Familiarity with Department of War (DoW) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and publications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe programs

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a PEX or Skedify administrator
• Experience with MICT and IGEMS
• Squadron scheduling experience with fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or rescue units

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office environment with extended computer use
• Occasional work outside normal duty hours to support the flying schedule

*Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.*

ABOUT US

At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.