Scheduler - NASA Langley

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ 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 at LaRC in accordance with NASA procedures. • Develop project logic networks and validate activity 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 determine overall 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 and all approved revisions and project replans. • Identify and track key project milestones and interdependencies among internal and external project activities to achieve mission objectives. • Prepare and maintain the Schedule Management Plan (SMP) to define the requirements for monitoring and control throughout the project lifecycle. • Coordinate with project resource analysts and 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 2 years of relevant work experience. • In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant work experience in project planning and scheduling is required. Onsite & Travel The individual selected for this role must report to NASA Langley (Hampton, VA) at least 3 days per week; schedule may increase to full-time onsite. There are no travel requirements at this time; opportunities for travel to attend face-to-face meetings may be offered. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary. EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.