DSN Scheduler​ -Fully Remote

Title:DSN Scheduler​ -Fully Remote

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Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

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Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

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THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD OF CONTRACT POSITION IS FULLY REMOTE KBR is seeking a Project Scheduler to perform overall scheduling of communications contacts with operational spacecraft missions through NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) antennas.

The DSN Project Scheduler willinterface ontheprojectsbehalf with allDSN Predicts, Service Scheduling Software (SSS) Admins, Schedule Process Owner (SPO) Office, etc.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Responsibilities:

• Generate requirements using Request/Requirement & Control Language (R&CL) and events in​SSS​forinitialschedule generation

• Perform conflict resolution negotiation activities with all DSN users to maximize​science data return​

• Maintain spacecraft support requirements, flight view periods and scheduling constraints and guidelines

• Coordinate the delivery ofaccurateDSN view periods and other mission products needed for​Resource Allocation Review (RAR) analysis​

• Assistingin the preparation of and coordinating the responses to proposalsand project directed meetings

• Prepare weekly scheduling status reports

• Deliver plots, reports and schedule sorts asrequired

• Maintain project interfaces withJPLas it pertains to scheduling

• Operate (and test as needed) internet utilities,​Common Allocation and Scheduling Tool (CAST), Service Preparation Subsystem (SPS), SSS and internally developed scripts​

• Participatingin process improvement activities

Key Success Factors for a DNS Scheduler:

• Demonstratehigh levelof skills including teamwork, speed, organization, and performance

• Obtain high level cognizance of spacecraft support and operational requirements.

• Obtain high level cognizance of DSN scheduling and station resources.

• Become proficient with scheduling tools.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Background in computers and application software including​UNIX.​

• Proficient with Microsoft Office or equivalent.

• Technical writing skills, Effective interpersonal skills,Disciplinedwork ethic

• Professionalism, Practical organizational skills,Team player

• Self-motivated, able to work with minimalsupervisio...