Mission Operations Planner\Scheduler 3\4
Position requires current SSBI/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph. The Mission Operations Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling of activities performed for the operation of a complex real-time system. Candidate should have experience in de-confliction of system assets and resources for a 24x7 operational system. Candidate coordinates the near-term schedule for an operational system and supports re-planning for contingency and emergency operations. Candidate must have the ability to adjust to changing priorities, multiple demands and crises. Candidate is required to obtain system operations certification. Candidate must have strong analytical skills and demonstrate strength in attention to detail. Familiarity with Unix and Windows environments required. Candidate also participates in the development of engineering processes, methods and tools. This position is not a master scheduler or MS Project type position. It is a certified operations position that provides planning and scheduling functions utilizing custom software. The certification required has knowledge based learning and on-the-job training provided.
Competencies : Experience working in a real-time operations environment desired. Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, organize, synthesize and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and implement solutions. Collaboration: Consistently and proactively works with team members to solve complex problems. Communication: able to problem solve in a clear and concise manner, have strong communication skills and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. This position works very closely with the customer and requires a professional and customer focused attitude.
Competencies
General• Build Positive Relationships
Builds effective working relationships within the work group, with interorganizational employees, and occasionally with external customers. Probes for and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group, with other employees, and occasionally with external customers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Initiating Action
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.
• Managing Work
Identifies critical and less critical activities and tasks within own and other work groups; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Technical• Knowledge of User
Basic - Complete knowledge of the user role, user domain, and user skill level to effectively work with and represent the end user within the company.
Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of the user role, user domain, and user skill level to effectively work with and represent the end user within the company.
• Ops Effective Analysis
Basic - Complete knowledge of operational effectiveness analysis methodologies (e.g. mission and system effectiveness analysis) and tools (e.g., mission simulations; measure of effectiveness; human in the loop simulators, test facilities, and operational evaluations).
Preferred - Extensive knowledge of operational effectiveness analysis methodologies (e.g. mission and system effectiveness analysis) and tools (e.g., mission simulations; measure of effectiveness; human in the loop simulators, test facilities, and operational evaluations).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationAre you willing to work 24x7 support on 12-hour rotating shifts?
Do you have BOTH: a) a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI); AND b) a current Full-Scope Polygraph?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Position requires current SSBI/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph or equivalent. Applicants MUST include their Security Clearance Level, Investigation Type and Investigation Date clearly on their resume. Position works 12 hour rotating shifts.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Space And Intelligence Systems
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/09/2012
