Mission Operations Scheduler (Satellite Programs)

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Resource Scheduler in Colorado Springs to develop and maintain mission-critical schedules for multiple satellite programs in a 24/7 environment. You will coordinate with operations, mission partners, and government customers to optimize resources and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities include schedule planning, prioritization, re-planning, and generating operational metrics, with shifts that may include day, swing, or midnight. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Space Operations, or related field with 2 years of related experience required.
• Associate's degree and 4 years of related experience in satellite operations, mission operations, resource scheduling, or a related field.
• 6 years of related experience in satellite operations, mission operations, resource scheduling, or a related field in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Operations Controller certification
• Experience coordinating schedules, resources, or operational activities in a mission-focused or dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to work an assigned shift schedule, which may include day, swing, or midnight shifts, as required to support mission operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Ability to maintain access to government worksites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, negotiate, and maintain conflict-free operational schedules supporting multiple satellite programs with varying priorities and classification levels.
• Receive, review, prioritize, and process user requests for support during current and future scheduling periods.
• Analyze operational requirements, mission priorities, and resource constraints to develop executable schedules that maximize mission effectiveness and resource utilization.
• Execute schedule re-planning activities and coordinate changes with stakeholders when mission priorities, operational constraints, or emergent events require adjustments to planned activities.
• Coordinate with internal operations teams, mission partners, and customers to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure successful mission execution.
• Monitor mission activities and operational status to identify potential impacts to scheduled operations and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Establish and maintain voice, messaging, and data communications required to support mission operations and scheduling activities.
• Generate downtime reports, schedule metrics, and other operational documentation to support mission execution and reporting requirements.
• Support operations status meetings, engineering reviews, and problem resolution boards by providing scheduling expertise, operational assessments, and recommendations.
• Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities to improve scheduling processes, operational workflows, and resource utilization.
• Support contract managers in maintaining a collaborative working relationship with the prime contractor and government customer.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Operations scheduling

Schedule coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Space Operations, or related technical field

Associate's degree + 4 years experience in satellite/mission scheduling

6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

KBR is seeking a Resource Scheduler in Colorado Springs to develop and maintain mission-critical schedules for multiple satellite programs in a 24/7 environment. You will coordinate with operations, mission partners, and government customers to optimize resources and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities include schedule planning, prioritization, re-planning, and generating operational metrics, with shifts that may include day, swing, or midnight. U.S. citizenship is required.