PWSA Ground Segment Program Scheduler

QinetiQ US•Chantilly, VA

1d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA_. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking an an Integrated Master Scheduler to support SDA’s mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience building and revising Integrated Master Schedules
7+ years developing integrated master schedules with Microsoft Project
7+ years project management experience
Prior experience supportin space system or major defense acaquisition programs in industry or government
Excellen written and visual communication skills
Ability to work in an extermely fast paced organization
Strong understanding of CPM, SRA, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
TS with SCI eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining vertically traceable schedules across the schedule hierarchy (Low-Level Schedules – Summary Schedules).
Experience managing interface (giver/receiver) hand-offs between interdependent schedules.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Defense Acquisition Workforce Imprvement Act (DAWIA) certification in program management

Responsibilities

Support the PWSA Ground Program (PGP) Director and Ground & Launch Cell Director.
Retrieve, review, and consolidate ground schedules with ground segment contractors, the government, and across other contractors as needed.
Coordinate schedule inputs from multiple sources to develop and maintain a government-specific integrated master schedules (IMS).
Conduct Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify potential bottlencks in ground system software and hardware development
Maintain cognizance of internal developments to inform scheduling updates and provide ground segment updates as needed.
Identify scheduling conflicts, critical paths, schedule risks, and divergences; present findings to leadership.
Perform configuration management functions as directed by the government, to include review of deliverables to ensure contract compliance and on-time CDRL delivery.
Work with ground segment contractor counterparts to facilitate timely distribution to, review by, and feedback from SDA subject matter experts.
Develop internal briefing material and external-facing schedule products with high standards and attention to detail as directed by the government team.
Support product managers, coordinate cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders as needed (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry).
Provide general support to the SDA as tasked (e.g. coordinate meetings and briefings).