KBR, Inc

Program Scheduler

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Chantilly, VA

Senior level

Aerospace

The Role

The Program Scheduler is responsible for maintaining project schedules, coordinating updates, identifying risks, and optimizing timelines within the national security sector.

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Program Scheduler

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Scheduler to join our team in the Northern Virginia area. In this role you will be responsible for adhering to detailed project schedules, including all administrative tasks involved in the project.

Job Duties:

Maintain accurate and comprehensive schedule.
Coordinate with project staff to gather status updates.
Identify and report project risks and delays to senior program scheduler and management.
Collaborate with other project personnel to resolve schedule conflicts and optimize project timelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

A CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with a Polygraph
Five (5) or more years of relevant experience with project management software, like MS Project, Primavera, or similar
Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, System Engineering or related field
Strong organizational and time-management skills

Desired Qualifications:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Adaptability: flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements
Decision Making Ability: strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure

Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K 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. 

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.