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KBR, Inc.

Senior Lead Scheduler

KBR, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Senior Lead Scheduler Overview 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.

KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are considered for KBR employment; you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

You will join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team to help define the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment, interfacing with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and USSF representatives.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading‑edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the acquisition of state‑of‑the‑art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in small, collaborative teams using modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Master Schedule (IMS) for the program, incorporating data from multiple sources such as Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) planning, program partner schedulers and subcontract schedules.

Support the management of detailed and master schedules, including analyzing and maintaining critical paths and summary level schedules.

Support and participate in monthly schedule briefings on program status and program health for both internal and external customers, including the executive management team.

Prepare and coordinate monthly CDRL deliveries to the customer of the IMS and related documents, utilizing the DI‑MGMT‑81661 Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) process.

Support in‑person meetings approximately 1 to 2 days a week.

Work Environment

Location: On‑site

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications Required

DoD Secret clearance

Bachelor’s Degree

Experienced scheduler with 15 years of experience

Expertise in managing and integrating sub‑contract schedules

Expertise in schedule tool development

Expertise in Microsoft Project scheduling software, Full Monte, Milestones Professional

Expertise in developing and maintaining one‑pager summary level schedules

Expertise in scheduling processes such as using scheduling software, Confluence

Expertise in utilizing planning and scheduling best practices DCMA 32 guidelines; comprehension of managing schedules, while analyzing and maintaining critical paths and summary level schedules

Expertise in schedule risk assessments (SRAs)

Experience in the aerospace industry

Experience working in DoD space programs

Experience working in an SE&I environment

Desired

Master’s Degree

Potential to obtain certification for PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI‑SP) or PMI Project Management Professional (PMP).

Additional Requirements

Due to security requirements, work is required to be on‑site in a secure facility.

Basic Compensation $175,000–$218,000 in Colorado. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) 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.

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.

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