Scheduler / NASA Langley

ASRC Federal; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to support NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. You will develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for flight, space technology, and aeronautics projects, ensuring alignment with NASA procedures.

As part of the PP&C team, you will perform critical path analysis, resource forecasting, and risk assessments, while coordinating with technical leads to deliver on-time milestones in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Project Management or 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 4-6 years of relevant work experience in project planning and scheduling.
• PMI certifications (PMP/CAPM/PMI-SP) are highly desired.
• Must meet government and security access requirements to NASA assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) per NASA procedures.
• Build project logic networks; validate sequencing, durations and resources.
• Maintain the IMS using MS Project and SSI tools.
• Interface with technical leads to gather status and forecast information.
• Conduct critical path analysis and risk-based recovery planning.
• Maintain the Schedule Management Plan (SMP) and baseline revisions.
• Coordinate with resource analysts and risk managers for cost, schedule, and risk integration.
• Develop WBS and schedule hierarchies for traceability.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Project

Excel

Communication

Time management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

4-6 years of relevant work experience (no degree)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

ASRC Federal AFSS is seeking a Planner / Scheduler to support a NASA contract in Hampton, VA.

Position Summary

Launch your career at the forefront of aerospace innovation as a Scheduler, supporting mission-critical Flight, Space Technology, and Aeronautics Research projects at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, VA. As a key member of our program planning and control (PP&C) team, you will ensure the success of complex projects by developing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that drives technical execution. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to provide vital project management support in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment where your work directly impacts the next generation of aviation, space exploration, and national security.

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive planning and scheduling support for research projects managed atLaRCin accordance withNASA procedures.
• Develop project logic networks and validateactivity sequencing, durations, and resource requirements to ensure robust project execution.
• Status, maintain, and control the IMS using industry-standard software such as MS Project and SSI tools.
• Interface with technical leads to gather status and forecast information, analyzing data to determineoverall project performance and risk areas.
• Conduct critical path analysis and evaluate schedule risks to develop proactive "what-if" scenarios, work-arounds, and recovery plans.
• Maintain the IMS baseline, documenting causes for slips andall approved revisions and project replans.
• Identifyand track key project milestones and interdependencies among internal and external project activities to achieve missionobjectives.
• Prepare and maintainthe Schedule Management Plan (SMP) to define the requirements for monitoring and control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with project resource analystsand risk managers to ensure seamless cost, schedule, and risk integration within the IMS.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and schedule hierarchies to ensure full vertical and horizontal traceability of project tasks.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of prototype manufacturing, flight hardware development, testing, and space flight project management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and specialized scheduling tools including MS Project and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate successfully with all levels of technical and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, prioritize work, and meet rigorous government reporting deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification is highly desired.
• Must meet government and citizenship or permanent residency requirements for access to NASA assets.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as Business, Engineering, or Project Management) and 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 4 - 6 years of relevant work experience in project planning and scheduling is required.

Onsite & Travel

The individual selected for this role mustreport to NASA Langley (Hampton, VA)at least 3 days per week; schedule may increase to full-time onsite.There are no travel requirementsat this time; opportunities for travelto attend face-to-face meetings maybe offered.