Program Scheduling Specialist

Full Time

    Job Description

    The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

    At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

    The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

    The Program, Planning, and Control (PP&C) Office provides Scheduling, Configuration Management (CM), Data Management (DM) and various planning and control services for the NASA Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP).

    This position is on-site at Johnson Spaceflight Cener (JSC).

    What You'll Be Doing
    • Develop and integrate a Program-level Integrated Master Schedule across EHP projects: Extravehicular Activity (EVA), Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), Pressurized Rover (PR), and integration offices.
    • Create schedule products for program management and enterprise-level integration. This includes products that show current program schedule status, schedule risk, and schedule performance metrics and trending.
    • Support Key Decision Point (KDP) activities by supplying necessary schedule products and collaborating with Standing Review Board.
    • Assist in program strategic planning as needed


    What You Need to be Successful

    Minimum Requirements:
    • 2 years of scheduling experience, preferably with NASA programs
    • Bachelor's Degree is required
    • Strong knowledge of MS Project
    • Ability to work within a team environment, where the team is distributed across multiple NASA Organizations, Projects, and Programs
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Travel is not required.
    • An Aerospace corporate requirement, as a security clearance, is not required for this position.


    How You Can Stand Out

    It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
    • Knowledge of SRA tools (JACS, Acumen Risk, etc.)
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills
    • Independent and self-motivated; proactive ability to learn on the job


    Ways We Reward Our Employees

    During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

    Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
    • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
    • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
    • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
    • 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
    • Flexible spending accounts
    • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
    • Relocation assistance
    • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
    • Education assistance programs
    • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect


    We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

    Equal Opportunity Commitment

    The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
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