Mission Systems Scheduler

Amentum•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mission Systems Scheduler supports the COSMOS contract, NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS provides mission control services, advanced training systems, and full-scale spacecraft mockups for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis. The Mission Systems Scheduling Team ensures that the Flight Operations Directorate has the facility, systems, and console resources needed for human spaceflight operations and training through accurate schedules, coordinated interfaces, and disciplined planning. The role coordinates daily planning for the Mission Control Center and Mission Training Center, translating mission and training milestones into schedules backed by resource availability. The scheduler coordinates facilities, external interfaces, and console allocation so program, project, and training activities—including ISS, Commercial Crew, Artemis, simulations, testing, and development—can proceed against defined timelines. The position maintains weekly facility schedules, manages ad hoc user requests, leads scheduling-related meetings, and establishes consistent planning procedures.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma or GED and 5 years of general experience; associate’s degree and 2 years of general experience; or bachelor’s or master’s degree and no experience.
Ability to incorporate multiple data inputs into one schedule.
Ability to resolve complex scheduling conflicts.
Experience with Office 365 tools.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ServiceNow, FOX, and facility schedules.
Strong team-building skills across multifunctional areas, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines.
High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Ability and willingness to learn and understand ServiceNow and FOX tools, including testing new features, developing reports, and providing training.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional behavior that promotes teamwork, cooperation, and workplace productivity.
Strong organization and ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with government and contractor personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain weekly facility schedules for the MCC, TS, and SVMF facilities.
Coordinate facility resources and external interfaces required for mission requirements, network tests, simulations, and development users.
Support or conduct facility scheduling-related meetings.
Present MCC schedules at the Daily Operations Meeting (DOM).
Manage and schedule Flight Controller Consoles.
Manage and incorporate MCC Work Plan requests into mission and training schedules.
Provide facility users with scheduling assistance and problem resolution.
Develop and maintain scheduling procedures.
Provide data entry support for facility projection and utilization data.
Provide utilization data and generate reports and metrics.
Generate and deliver schedules to appropriate disciplines.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with FOD FOX Integrators to support program needs.
Perform other related duties as required.