• Sr Element Planner

    Amentum (Kennedy Space Center, FL)


    We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

     

    The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

     

    •Develops, manages, and coordinates integrated master plans and schedules to meet Program objectives

    •Tracks resources and analyses, performs critical path development, and builds project plans, assessments, and required program reports

    • Performs risk analysis and identifies/resolves critical path and network logic conflicts

    •Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance

    • Performs work control management

    • Trains and mentors team members when appropriate

    • Works with Engineering and Test Engineering (COMET & NASA) to build/integrate bar charts (mini schedules - P6) within flow plan

    • If required, leads Scheduling/Readiness meetings and/or Team Meetings, as needed

    • Prefer 5+ years of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project and Microsoft Suite experience

    This position requires:

    Degreed candidates: BS or BA in a related field AND 8+ years of experience

     

    Non-Degreed Candidates: HS diploma or equivalent AND 12+ years of experience

     

    Other Essential Functions

     

    Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which

     

    may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

     

    Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or

     

    others.

     

    Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal

     

    contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive

     

    positions.

     

    Government security clearance may be required in the future.Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and

     

    communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

    Physical Requirements

    Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

     

    Physical requirements are: sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

     

    Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work will mainly be done inside, but fieldwork can be a combination of outside and inside depending on the project.

     

    Working at heights and in confined spaces may be required.

     

    Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the

     

    facility.

     

    Climbing ladders and platforms will be necessary.

     

    All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.

     

    Equipment and Machines

     

    Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.

     

    Variety of software tools used in performing research (i.e. Milestone Professional, Primavera, Microsoft Project, Microsoft

     

    Office, Power BI).

     

    Attendance

     

    Full-time regular work hours between Monday-Friday.

     

    Position may often require overtime, including off-shift and weekend work depending on tasks assigned and management direction.

     

    Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

    While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

    + Child Development Center

    + Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks

    + Credit Union

    + Fitness Center

    + Barbershop

    + NASA Exchanges

     

    Flexible Schedule and Telework

     

    At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.