Senior Scheduler

Location: Huntsville, AL (Marshall Space Flight Center)

Job Status: Full-Time

Travel: Limited, as needed

Must be a US citizen

Join the NASA CPSS II team at Marshall Space Flight Center as a Program Analyst 3 to support the Science and Technology Office (STO). This is your opportunity to contribute to the Artemis missions and shape the future of space exploration.

Job Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze program status on a daily basis to ensure alignment with program objectives, schedules, budgets, and performance goals.
  • Provide ongoing support to the Program Management Office (PMO) in all aspects of project controls, business management, and program execution.
  • Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain program data to support informed decision-making and executive reporting.
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze program performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities, including budget planning, execution tracking, and financial analysis.
  • Perform business management functions as assigned by the Program Manager, supporting day-to-day program operations and strategic initiatives.
  • Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Earned Value Management (EVM) processes within program and project environments.
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) in accordance with program requirements and industry standards.
  • Lead or support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), ensuring compliance with customer requirements and EVM best practices.
  • Analyze EVM performance data, identify cost and schedule variances, evaluate trends, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Prepare and present program status reports, performance analyses, and executive briefings to program leadership and stakeholders.
  • Utilize commercial EVM and project controls software, including Deltek Cobra, Empower, and other business management tools.
  • Collaborate with program managers, project controls personnel, finance teams, engineers, customers, and other stakeholders to support successful program execution.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions that enhance program performance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS/BA.
  • 712 years of applicable professional experience, or 57 years of government or aerospace industry experience.
  • Experience supporting Program Management Office (PMO) operations, project controls, business management, or program analysis activities.
  • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 guidelines.
  • Experience supporting Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) development and maintenance.
  • Experience performing EVM analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
  • Familiarity with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience using commercial EVM tools such as Deltek Cobra, Empower, or similar project controls software.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex program data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced program environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other Federal government programs.
  • Experience participating in or supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
  • Knowledge of project scheduling, cost management, and integrated project controls.
  • Experience developing executive dashboards, performance metrics, and data visualizations.
  • Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, or similar analytical and reporting tools.
  • Professional certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Earned Value Professional (EVP), or equivalent.
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