Create and maintain MS Project schedules, support program scheduling and earned-value cost/schedule integration, develop reporting and scheduling processes, support proposals and schedule margin management, and provide status reporting to program and engineering leadership.
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are seeking to add a Program Scheduler to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and managing multiple fast paced projects at once, we would like to hear from you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Subject Matter Experts to create/update MS Project schedules.
- Provide scheduling support to assigned programs and operations
- Develop/maintain consistency to programs enabling cost/schedule integration and earned value consistent with existing Work Breakdown Structure.
- Support the development of the reporting format, scheduling protocols, processes, techniques and software selection.
- Support new business in proposals, monitor and maintenance of schedule performance and participate in schedule margin management.
- Provide regular status reports to Program Management and Engineering leadership.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related fields from an accredited college or university.
- Prior experience supporting spacecraft development.
- Demonstrated experience with Scheduling and Financial management of projects.
- Experience with financial management tools including earned value, with SPI/CPI measures.
- Knowledge standard engineering industry practices and ideally space-related requirements.
- Extensive experience with MS Project (including Resource Management), Excel and related.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
CesiumAstro Austin, Texas, USA Office
13215 Bee Cave Pkwy, Austin, TX, United States, 78738
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