Mission Systems Scheduler

About the Role

The Mission Systems Scheduler supports the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS), NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing mission control services, advanced training systems, and full-scale spacecraft mockups for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis. The Mission Systems Scheduling Team ensures the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) has the necessary facility, systems, and console resources to execute human spaceflight operations and training, aligning ISS, Commercial Crew, Artemis, simulation, testing, and development activities with NASA’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly facility schedules for MCC, TS, and SVMF facilities.
• Coordinate facility resources and external interfaces for mission requirements, network tests, simulations, and development users.
• Support/conduct facility scheduling-related meetings.
• Present MCC schedules at the Daily Operations Meeting (DOM).
• Manage Flight Controller Consoles and incorporate MCC Work Plan requests into schedules.
• Provide facility user scheduling assistance and problem resolution.
• Develop and maintain scheduling procedures.
• Provide data entry support for facility projection and utilization data.
• Generate reports/metrics and deliver schedules to appropriate disciplines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with FOD FOX Integrators.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following: HS Diploma (or GED) and 5 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 2 years of general experience; Bachelor’s/Master’s degree and no experience.
• Ability to incorporate multiple data inputs into one schedule.
• Ability to resolve complex scheduling conflicts.
• Experience with Office 365 Tools.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of ServiceNow, FOX, and facility schedules.
• Strong team-building skills across multi-functional areas.
• Proven track record of working under tight deadlines.
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well-organized with ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Pay

Starting pay is $85,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and relevant certifications. Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of educational background, technical expertise, professional experience, internal equity, market data, and contractual requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.