DSN Scheduler -Fully Remote

KBR•Houston, TX

9d•$58,300 - $87,400•Remote

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Project Scheduler to perform overall scheduling of communications contacts with operational spacecraft missions through NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) antennas. The DSN Project Scheduler will interface on the projects behalf with all DSN Predicts, Service Scheduling Software (SSS) Admins, Schedule Process Owner (SPO) Office, etc. This position is contingent upon award of contract and is fully remote.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Background in computers and application software including UNIX.
Proficient with Microsoft Office or equivalent.
Technical writing skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Disciplined work ethic
Professionalism
Practical organizational skills
Team player
Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience with network scheduling
3 years related flight project experience
Experience with CAST, SPS and SSS

Responsibilities

Generate requirements using Request/Requirement & Control Language (R&CL) and events in SSS for initial schedule generation
Perform conflict resolution negotiation activities with all DSN users to maximize science data return
Maintain spacecraft support requirements, flight view periods and scheduling constraints and guidelines
Coordinate the delivery of accurate DSN view periods and other mission products needed for Resource Allocation Review (RAR) analysis
Assisting in the preparation of and coordinating the responses to proposals and project directed meetings
Prepare weekly scheduling status reports
Deliver plots, reports and schedule sorts as required
Maintain project interfaces with JPL as it pertains to scheduling
Operate (and test as needed) internet utilities, Common Allocation and Scheduling Tool (CAST), Service Preparation Subsystem (SPS), SSS and internally developed scripts
Participating in process improvement activities