Operations Research Analyst (Schedule Analysis), Associate Principal

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for large, complex DoD acquisition programs.
• Perform schedule risk assessments for weapon system programs, including the development of schedule logic, identification of driving paths, and critical dependencies.
• Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) using Monte Carlo simulation techniques to quantify schedule uncertainty and identify key risk drivers.
• Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate schedule risks and improve program execution.
• Support planning and execution of customer engagements, including standing up new schedule management processes or improving existing processes.
• Interface directly with government program managers, technical leads, and executive leadership, delivering clear, concise schedule briefings and decision-support products.
• Support proposal efforts, contract start-up activities, and transition-in planning as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a scheduling, planning, or schedule risk role within a defense, space, or federal acquisition environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Project, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience using MS Project or comparable scheduling tools.
• Proven experience evaluating schedule risk on complex, multi-disciplinary programs, including hands-on experience conducting Monte Carlo-based schedule risk analyses.
• Experience planning and executing customer engagements, particularly with new customers, to implement or enhance schedule management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to brief and interact with executive-level stakeholders, translating complex schedule data into decision-quality insights.

Pay

Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $170,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.