Unit Operations Training Support Specialist

Unit Operations Training Support Specialist

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

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.

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:

• Preferred: Bachelors or better.

Experience:

• Required: Less than 8 years: Relevant work experience in wing training programs

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