Mission Scheduler - Satellite Ops (24/7)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative Projects

Collaborative Environment

Impactful Work

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Resource Scheduler to develop and maintain mission operation schedules across multiple satellite programs in a 24/7 environment. You will coordinate with operations, mission partners, engineering, and government customers to ensure efficient execution with minimal conflicts.

Responsibilities include conflict resolution, priority analysis, and schedule optimization. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, relevant degree or equivalent experience, and flexible shift

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Space Operations, or related field with 2 years of related experience.
• Associate's degree plus 4 years of related experience in satellite/mission operations or scheduling.
• 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Operations Controller certification.
• Experience coordinating schedules, resources, or activities in a mission-focused environment.
• Ability to analyze competing priorities and develop executable plans on tight timelines.
• Ability to work assigned shifts (day, swing, or midnight).
• U.S. citizen; ability to provide citizenship proof and access to government worksites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, negotiate, and maintain conflict-free schedules for multiple satellite programs.
• Receive, review, prioritize, and process user scheduling requests.
• Analyze requirements, priorities, and constraints to maximize mission effectiveness.
• Execute schedule re-planning and coordinate changes with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with operations teams, mission partners, and customers to resolve conflicts.
• Monitor activities and status to identify impacts and apply corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain voice, messaging, and data communications for operations.
• Generate downtime reports, schedule metrics, and other operational docs.
• Support status meetings, reviews, and problem-resolution boards with scheduling input.
• Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities to improve workflows.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Satellite operations scheduling

Prioritization under time pressure

Schedule coordination

Communication skills

Operations planning experience

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Systems Eng / Space Ops

Associate's + 4 years exp

6 years exp in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KBR is seeking a Resource Scheduler to develop and maintain mission operation schedules across multiple satellite programs in a 24/7 environment. You will coordinate with operations, mission partners, engineering, and government customers to ensure efficient execution with minimal conflicts.

Responsibilities include conflict resolution, priority analysis, and schedule optimization. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, relevant degree or equivalent experience, and flexible shift