Technical Project Scheduler II

Barrios; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology in Houston seeks a Technical Project Scheduler II to support human spaceflight programs with schedule development and analysis. You will coordinate with technical leads and project management to create and maintain integrated master schedules and provide proactive insights.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and advanced Excel skills, plus experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project. A STEM background and NASA-related scheduling exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 5+ years of applicable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers.
• Ability to work in a team and independently on a dynamic program.
• Strong data gathering, attention to detail, analytical thinking.
• Self-starter with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office and scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project).
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and relate them to schedule inputs.
• Ability to create and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical schedules with leads and PMs.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and provide recovery recommendations.
• Track progress and produce custom schedule reports and metrics.
• Attend key project meetings and present schedule status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cost and schedule integration ensuring budgets and resources are achievable.
• Assess impacts of changes to cost, schedule, or baselines.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Schedule development

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

MS Excel (advanced)

Education

BS/BA degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. Bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. Currently there is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Scheduler II to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company.

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston

Responsibilities

The Technical Project Scheduler II will:

Support a highly skilled project team directly contributing to Human Spaceflight and Exploration.

• Coordinate with technical leads and project management personnel to develop and maintain technical schedules.
• Conduct schedule analysis and assessments to ensure schedules are structured properly with complete network logic that are capable of reporting critical path(s).
• Provide guidance and recommendations on schedule workarounds and recovery plans that enable effective decision making.
• Perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and provide guidance and recommendations to NASA management.
• Track schedule progress and develop custom reports/metrics.
• Attend key project meetings, reviews, and present schedule status/metrics.
• Conduct cost and schedule integration, ensuring budget and resource requirements for programs/projects are achievable.
• Assess the impacts resulting from changes to project cost, schedule, or technical baselines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of applicable experience.
• Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal) and the ability to interface with various customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and independently on a dynamic development program.
• Excellent data gathering, attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and able to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal management direction.
• Proficient in MS Office and scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Advanced MS Excel understanding
• Ability to understand technical concepts and designs and relate them to schedule inputs and impacts.
• Ability to create and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS)

Preferences:

• A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Tableau, Structured Solutions, Inc. (SSI) Tools, and ASIT.
• Prior experience developing resource loaded schedules.
• PMI-SP Certification or equivalent.
• Schedule analytics experience.
• Experience with very large, complex project schedules.
• Experience working in Human Space Flight programs.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.