Amentum

Buyer

Amentum • $75K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma (or GED) with 5 years of general experience, or Associate's degree with 2 years of experience, or Bachelor's/Master's degree with no experience.
  • Ability to incorporate multiple data inputs into one schedule.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills for complex scheduling issues.
  • Experience with Office 365 tools.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow and FOX is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain weekly facility schedules for MCC, TS, and SVMF facilities.
  • Coordinate resources and external interfaces for mission requirements.
  • Support and conduct facility scheduling meetings.
  • Present MCC schedules at daily operations meetings.
  • Manage and schedule Flight Controller consoles.
  • Incorporate work plan requests into mission and training schedules.
  • Generate and deliver accurate schedules to relevant departments.

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.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The role of Mission Systems Scheduler supports the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) which is NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the 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 facility, systems, and console resources required to execute Human Spaceflight operations and training by delivering accurate schedules, coordinated interfaces, and disciplined planning processes that keep ISS, Commercial Crew, Artemis, simulation, testing, and development activities aligned with NASA Human Spaceflight objectives.

Description of Duties

The Mission Systems Scheduler operates at the center of daily planning for the Mission Control Center (MCC) and Mission Training Center (MTC). Their work translates Flight Controller real-time mission and training milestones into resourcebacked mission system schedules by coordinating facility availability, external interfaces, and console allocation so program, project, and training elements have the support they need to execute against defined timelines. They maintain the weekly schedules for MCC and MTC; manage ad hoc user requests; lead schedulingrelated meetings; and establish the procedures that keep planning consistent across the mission system activities.

Successful candidates will:

Develops and maintains weekly facility schedules for the MCC, TS and SVMF facilities.

Coordinates which facilities resources and external interfaces required to support mission requirements, network tests, simulations and development users.

 Support/conduct facility scheduling related meetings.

Present MCC schedules at the Daily Operations Meeting (DOM)

Manage/schedule Flight Controller Consoles

Manage/incorporate MCC Work Plan requests into mission and training schedules

Provide facility user scheduling assistance and problem resolution.

Develop and maintain scheduling procedures.

Provide data entry support of facility projection and utilization data.

Provide utilization data and generate reports /metrics.

Generate and deliver schedules to appropriate disciplines.

Support other related duties as required.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with FOD FOX Integrators to support program needs

Job Requirements

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 5 years of general experience; Associates degree and 2 years of general experience; Bachelors/Masters degree and no experience.

Ability to incorporate multiple data inputs in one schedule

Ability to resolve complex scheduling conflicts

Experience with Office 365 Tools

Desired Requirements

 Knowledge of ServiceNow, FOX, and facility schedules

 Possesses strong team-building skills across multi-functional areas that establish a collaborative operational structure including active listening, prompt service and follow-up

Exhibits proven track record of working under tight deadlines

High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently

Learn and understand the ServiceNow and FOX tools, including testing new features, report development and training.

Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.

Be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work e1ectively with a variety of government and contractor personnel at all levels.

This position is expected to pay $75k - $95k annually; depending on experience, education, and any certications that are directly related to the position.

Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including the candidates educational background, specialized technical expertise, and relevant professional experience. We also consider internal equity, prevailing market data, and specific contractual or funding requirements to ensure competitive and equitable offer alignment.

Compensation Details:

Salary starts at $85k. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • 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. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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