Unit Operations Scheduling Support Specialist

Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Eglin AFB, FL • 2h ago

Description

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking several full-time Unit Operations Scheduling Support Specialists to provide on-site support to the customer. The right candidates will build, publish, and maintain mission-critical schedules for pilots, aircrew, instructors, evaluators, and support personnel using government-mandated systems such as PEX or TACTICS. This role ensures compliance with squadron leadership priorities and operational requirements, resolves scheduling conflicts, and supports short-notice changes to maintain mission readiness. This position requires an active Secret clearance and experience in DoD flying operations scheduling.

We are looking to add the following number of candidates to each of the following locations:

(3) Shaw AFB

(4) Langley AFB

(3) Hill AFB

(1) Eglin AFB

This position is contingent upon award of a contract expected in March 2026.

Essential Functions:

The Unit Operations Scheduler will support CAF FS operations by developing and maintaining short- and long-range schedules for ground, academic, flying/terminal control, and simulator training events.

Responsibilities include publishing schedules in PEX, TACTICS, or similar systems;

Developing long-range schedules to meet mission qualifications, upgrades, continuation training, exercises, and test requirements;

Resolving scheduling conflicts;

Integrating maintenance, airspace/range availability, and weather considerations into planning;

Tracking live, simulated, and academic training requirements;

Coordinating with OSS and external agencies for exercise and special event scheduling.

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree with 0-2 years of experience working in a squadron (CAF FS/USAFWC/ASOS), group, or wing scheduling programs OR 6+ years of experience working in a DoD flying squadron, group, or wing scheduling program in lieu of a degree

Experience using PEX (FS) or TACTICS (ASOS) or similar scheduling program

Active / current Secret security clearance

Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Skills:

Have recent experience supporting CAF FS/AFWX/ASOS

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Unit Operations Training Support Specialist position.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Ranges: From $75,000 - $85,000 per year based on location, years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position.

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/ .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better

Experience

Required

0-8 years: Relevant wing scheduling program experience3

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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