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Amentum company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Mission Systems Scheduler to support NASA COSMOS at Johnson Space Center in Houston. You will translate real-time mission milestones into resource-backed schedules, coordinating facility availability and console allocation to back MCC and MTC activities.

You will maintain weekly MCC/MTC schedules, handle ad hoc requests, lead scheduling meetings, and ensure planning consistency across mission system activities. Strong organization and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma (or GED) and 5 years of general experience
• Associate’s degree and 2 years of general experience
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree and no experience

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Schedule planning

Data analysis

Office 365

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

FOX

Job description

Job Description

The role of Mission Systems Scheduler supports the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) which is NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing mission control services, advanced training systems, and full-scale spacecraft mockups for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis. The Mission Systems Scheduling Team ensures the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) has the facility, systems, and console resources required to execute Human Spaceflight operations and training by delivering accurate schedules, coordinated interfaces, and disciplined planning processes that keep ISS, Commercial Crew, Artemis, simulation, testing, and development activities aligned with NASA Human Spaceflight objectives.

Description of Duties

The Mission Systems Scheduler operates at the center of daily planning for the Mission Control Center (MCC) and Mission Training Center (MTC). Their work translates Flight Controller real-time mission and training milestones into resource‑backed mission system schedules by coordinating facility availability, external interfaces, and console allocation so program, project, and training elements have the support they need to execute against defined timelines. They maintain the weekly schedules for MCC and MTC; manage ad hoc user requests; lead scheduling‑related meetings; and establish the procedures that keep planning consistent across the mission system activities.

Successful candidates will:

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

Job Requirements

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 5 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 2 years of general experience; Bachelor’s/Master’s degree and no experience.

• Ability to incorporate multiple data inputs in one schedule
• Ability to resolve complex scheduling conflicts
• Experience with Office 365 Tools

Desired Requirements

• Knowledge of ServiceNow, FOX, and facility schedules
• Possesses strong team-building skills across multi-functional areas that establish a collaborative operational structure including active listening, prompt service and follow-up
• Exhibits proven track record of working under tight deadlines
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Learn and understand the ServiceNow and FOX tools, including testing new features, report development and training.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
• Be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with a variety of government and contractor personnel at all levels.

Compensation Details:

Salary starts at $85k. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

This position is expected to pay $75k - $95k annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including the candidate’s educational background, specialized technical expertise, and relevant professional experience. We also consider internal equity, prevailing market data, and specific contractual or funding requirements to ensure competitive and equitable offer alignment.