Senior Project Scheduler

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Senior Project Scheduler who will join our Engineering Services Team in Huntsville, Alabama and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control marketspaces. The qualified candidate will be part of an exceptional team supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System (MDS) to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight.

Responsibilities:

Qualified candidates will provide technical support for the MDA Advanced Capability Office (AC). The MDA/AC team is focused on rapidly delivering advanced asymmetric capabilities to the Warfighter to disrupt the evolving threat.

Specifically, we are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Scheduler to join our team.  The Scheduler will develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules to ensure timely and efficient project completion for multiple projects throughout AC.  The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of project management principles and be proficient in using Microsoft Project.

Duties include: 

• Creating and developing detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, incorporating all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and making adjustments as needed to reflect changes in project scope and timelines.
• Analyzing project schedules to identify potential risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing and presenting status reports to project stakeholders.
• Working closely with project managers, team members, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure alignment of project schedules and deadlines.
• Assisting in the allocation and management of project resources to ensure optimal utilization and project efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• MS degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience working large, complex DoD programs or industry equivalents.
  • Note: The government will consider a waiver for the MS requirement if the candidate has a BS/BA degree and 20 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a Scheduler.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate projects across multiple organizations.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications, developing and presenting briefings, and preparing schedule updates for technical reports.
• Must have an active SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to work at our customer site on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies any applicants from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with highly complex schedules, requiring coordination with multiple internal and external organizations.
• Working knowledge of the Missile Defense System and technology transition paths for rapidly delivering advanced capabilities to the Warfighter.

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family. 

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status, but most of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.