Program Scheduler/Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Title:
Program Scheduler/Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

- Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary:

KBR is seeking a Program Scheduler SME. The successful candidate will assist and support the Government customer Program Office in coordination of scheduling activities for the program’s multiple schedules. Candidate will work in person at Wright Patterson AFB.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and Review Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), integrate multiple IMSs, perform schedule risks analysis, build projections of schedule outcomes, and develop reports and presentations.
- Provide schedule-related support to assigned Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by attending recurring program meetings.
- Generate reports to key Gov’t and program stakeholders on IMS health and construction, contractor schedule performance metrics, and projections of schedule outcomes.
- Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Design Reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), and Business Management Reviews (BMRs).
- Communicate programmatic findings and issues to management through briefings, written reports, and verbal communication.
- Work with Cross-functional Teams (CFTs) to integrate disparate activities and milestones into schedule models.
- Employ integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning expertise to technical and acquisition efforts across CFTs and several functional disciplines.
- Perform a range of program management activities, such as: gathering program information; conducting programmatic analyses; developing program strategies; milestone planning, tracking, and scheduling; establishing and maintaining schedule model databases.
- Review contractor IMSs, evaluating against common practices, which may include DCMA 14-point schedule assessments.
- Develop cartoons or Tier 1 schedules for Executive level briefings.

Work Environment:

- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: minimal
- Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

- Clearance:  Active Secret clearance
- Education:  Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience.
- Skills:  Scheduling and advanced MS Project experience required.

Desired Qualifications:

- Education:  Master’s degree
- Experience:  Recent experience in system program offices is desired.
- Experience: Recent experience using Deltek Open Plan & Acumen is desired.
- Skills:  Advanced MS Project and MS Excel experience is desired.
- Clearance:  Active Top Secret clearance

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.