ESS Strategic Program Scheduler
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ESS Strategic Program SchedulerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.
You will join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team to help define the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Master Schedule (IMS) for the program, incorporating data from multiple sources such as Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) planning, program partner schedulers and subcontract schedules.
- Support the management of detailed and master schedules, including analyzing and maintaining critical paths and summary level schedules.
- Support and participate in monthly schedule briefings on program status and program health for both internal and external customers including the executive management team
- Prepare and coordinate monthly CDRL deliveries to the customer of the IMS and related documents, utilizing the DI-MGMT-81661 Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) process
- Support in-person meetings approximately 1 to 2 days a week.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
- Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
- Familiarity with Microsoft Project scheduling software, Full Monte, Milestones Professional
- Familiarity with developing and maintaining one pager summary level schedules.
- Familiarity with scheduling processes such as using scheduling software, Confluence
- Familiarity with utilizing planning and scheduling best practices DCMA 32 guidelines Comprehension of managing schedules, while analyzing and maintaining critical paths and summary level schedules
- Familiarity with Integrating subcontractors’ schedules, and schedule risk assessments (SRAs)
Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Familiarity with managing and integrating sub-contract schedules.
- Potential to get certification for PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or PMI Project Managements Professional (PMP).
- Experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience working in DoD space programs
- Experience working in an SE&I environment
Additional Requirements:
- Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility
Basic Compensation: 80,000-100,000 in California
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity 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.
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