Technical Project Scheduler

ARES Corporation•Houston, TX

20d

About The Position

Our long-term client relationship with NASA has led to a need for a Technical Project Scheduler on the Mission Technical Integration Contract (MTIC) at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX). Responsibilities: The Technical Project Scheduler will: Support a highly skilled project team directly contributing to the NASA Gateway Program mission of providing a lunar orbiting platform in support of Beyond-Earth-Orbit Human Spaceflight and Lunar Exploration. Coordinate with NASA contractor/technical leads and project management personnel to develop and maintain technical schedules. Conduct schedule analysis and assessments to ensure schedules are structured properly with complete network logic that are capable of reporting critical path(s). Provide guidance and recommendations on schedule workarounds and recovery plans that enable effective decision making. Perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and provide guidance and recommendations to NASA management. Track schedule progress and develop custom reports/metrics. Attend key project meetings, reviews, and present schedule status/metrics. Conduct cost and schedule integration, ensuring budget and resource requirements for programs/projects are achievable. Assess the impacts resulting from changes to project cost, schedule, or technical baselines. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Note: This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to interface with various customers.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and independently on a dynamic development program.
Excellent data gathering, attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and able to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal management direction.
Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
Advanced MS Excel understanding
Ability to understand technical concepts and designs and relate them to schedule inputs and impacts.
Ability to create and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS)
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Be able to successfully pass a drug test
Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Ability to use standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) from an accredited college or university.
Experience with Tableau, Structured Solutions, Inc. (SSI) Tools, and ASIT.
Prior experience developing resource loaded schedules.
Schedule Certification (PMI, AACE, etc.)
Schedule analytics experience.
Experience with very large, complex project schedules.
Experience working in Human Space Flight programs.
This position may require some commuting and traveling to other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Support a highly skilled project team directly contributing to the NASA Gateway Program mission of providing a lunar orbiting platform in support of Beyond-Earth-Orbit Human Spaceflight and Lunar Exploration.
Coordinate with NASA contractor/technical leads and project management personnel to develop and maintain technical schedules.
Conduct schedule analysis and assessments to ensure schedules are structured properly with complete network logic that are capable of reporting critical path(s).
Provide guidance and recommendations on schedule workarounds and recovery plans that enable effective decision making.
Perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and provide guidance and recommendations to NASA management.
Track schedule progress and develop custom reports/metrics.
Attend key project meetings, reviews, and present schedule status/metrics.
Conduct cost and schedule integration, ensuring budget and resource requirements for programs/projects are achievable.
Assess the impacts resulting from changes to project cost, schedule, or technical baselines.
Perform other duties as required.