DSN Scheduler -Fully Remote

KBR; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

KBR seeks a Project Scheduler to manage scheduling for DSN spacecraft missions, interfacing with DSN users, JPL, and tool suites. The role emphasizes rapid coordination, conflict resolution, and accurate reporting in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in a related field, strong communication skills, UNIX experience, and proficiency in schedule tools such as CAST, SPS and SSS. US citizenship or permanent residency required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• 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 and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work in a team and self-motivate with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Generate requirements using RCL and events in SSS for initial schedule generation.
• Perform conflict resolution negotiations with DSN users to maximize data return.
• Maintain spacecraft support requirements, flight view periods and constraints.
• Coordinate delivery of DSN view periods and mission products for RAR analysis.
• Prepare responses to proposals and coordinate project meetings.
• Prepare weekly scheduling status reports and deliver plots and schedules.
• Maintain project interfaces with JPL regarding scheduling.
• Operate CAST, SPS, SSS and related scripts; test as needed.
• Participate in process improvement activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

UNIX

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field

Tools

CAST

SPS

SSS

Job description

Title: DSN Scheduler -Fully Remote Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD OF CONTRACT POSITION IS FULLY REMOTE 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. ***Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident***

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

Key Success Factors for a DNS Scheduler:

• Demonstrate high level of skills including teamwork, speed, organization, and performance
• Obtain high level cognizance of spacecraft support and operational requirements.
• Obtain high level cognizance of DSN scheduling and station resources.
• Become proficient with scheduling tools.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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

Preferred Experience & Skills:

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

Basic Compensation:

Jobs on this contract range from$58,300 - $87,400 The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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