Associate Scheduler

Job description

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars.

If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today.

It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality.

That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida.

These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Ground Systems Support (GSS) is looking for a bright and motivated Scheduler to coordinate and track work activities to ensure they are scheduled, progressing and completed on time.

The Scheduler is responsible for scheduling work in accordance with the Kennedy Integrated Control Schedule (KICS), to include support operations, service calls, and preventive maintenance.

The Scheduler communicates with internal and external customers to discuss requirements to input into detailed work schedules covering all sites and facilities within their areas of responsibility.

**Responsibilities**

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Interpret Maximo Work Order instructions to build a daily schedule.

Identify technician resource usage requirements and load into Primavera, to technician training requirements.

Create work schedules in Primavera to meet daily, weekly and monthly schedule product deadlines.

Attend and participate in daily telecoms and scheduling meetings, in multiple facilities and on TEAMS.

Manage multiple priorities and projects which pertain to area of responsibility.

Interface daily with shop management, engineers, flow managers and other scheduling personnel.

**Qualifications - External**

Bachelors in related degree field (e.g. business, IT, Eng) and at least three years related experience; or at least seven years of experience in areas such as management analysis, schedule analysis, and project control functions.

Possess moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and TEAMS.

Familiar with the concept of resource scheduling.

Familiar with the concept of work control and the work order lifecycle.

Familiar with preventive maintenance scheduling for ground support equipment.

Exhibits concise communication skills daily, both orally and written.

Independently collaborates with managers, engineers, other schedulers,

job planners, technical integrators, and external clients to coordinate work requirements, consistently demonstrating strong customer service and effective communication.

Recognize resource conflicts and collaborate with stakeholders to determine schedule impact.

Possess strong knowledge of Primavera to produce wo

**Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.**

**Essential Functions**

**Physical Requirements**

+ Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
+ Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

**Work Environment**

+ All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
+ Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
+ Position requires daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
+ Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.

**Equipment and Machines**

+ Operate computer terminals, personal computers, and related computer peripheral equipment to maintain/adjust database logs and records, print documents and record work performance.
+ Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine, and other office equipment including desk supplies.

**Attendance**

+ Work assignments are normally 8 hours shifts, 5 consecutive days per week.
+ Must be dependable and punctual.
+ Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule

**Other Essential Functions**

+ If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
+ Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.
+ Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.
+ Government security clearance may be required in the future.
+ Must be able to travel to support position requirements.

This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.

In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
+ Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
+ Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
+ Must pass a federal background investigation.
+ Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

**Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities**

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

+ Child Development Center
+ Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
+ Credit Union
+ Fitness Center
+ Barbershop
+ NASA Exchanges

**Flexible Schedule and Telework**

At Amentum, we value your time and commitment.

Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions.

The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.

Required Skill Profession

Other General