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DSN Scheduler
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$58.3K - $87.4K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
DSN Scheduler
KBR, Inc.
• Perform overall scheduling of communications contacts with operational spacecraft missions through NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) antennas • Generate requirements using Request/Requirement & Control Language (R&CL) • Perform conflict resolution negotiation activities with all DSN users • Maintain spacecraft support requirements, flight view periods and scheduling constraints • Coordinate the delivery of accurate DSN view periods and other mission products • Prepare weekly scheduling status reports • Deliver plots, reports and schedule sorts as required • Maintain project interfaces with JPL as it pertains to scheduling • Operate (and test as needed) internet utilities and scheduling tools • Participate in process improvement activities
Job Requirements
- 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
- Disciplined work ethic
- Professionalism
- Practical organizational skills
- Team player
- Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
- 3 years of experience with network scheduling or 3 years related flight project experience
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401K plan with company match
- paid time off
- flexible work schedule
- professional training and development
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