Senior Scheduler

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Scheduling department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Senior Scheduler.  The hours are Monday - Friday 0700 - 1545.

Pay Scale

$68,325 - $91,100

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and wellness coaching.

Security Clearance: No Clearance

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Senior Scheduler is responsible for producing critical path resource loaded production schedules, as well as integration of NASSCO’s production schedule with Assist Integration Teams (AIT) and Subcontractors. The Senior Scheduler will also develop and provide production reports to the management team.

2. POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

Typically has a BA/BS in a related field plus two (2) years directly related experience, or AA/AS plus four (4) years’ directly related experience, or eight (8) years’ directly related experience.  Directly related experience in project management, production management preferred.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)

In depth knowledge of:

1. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items 009-60 and 009-111.
2. Ship repair, overhaul and modernization processes and procedures.
3. Repair and modernization Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) philosophy.
4. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products and technical proficient in the use of scheduling software.
5. Must be proficient in activity definition, activity sequencing, critical path analysis, resource loading and resource leveling.
6. Must possess strong ability to develop master plans and detailed tactical schedules.
7. Must be familiar with Estimating, and Contractual methods and processes in a Government environment.
8. Ability to follow instructions and a willingness to learn.
9. NASSCO Safety and Environmental policies.

3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

4. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Senior Scheduler reports to the Scheduling Manager for administrative and operational matters.  The position maintains internal contacts with various departments including, Estimating, Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, Production Management, Trade supervision and Business Development.  External contacts include Subcontractors and NASSCO Customers.   This position has no direct reports.

5. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review project contract documents and drawings to determine project scope and schedule development.
2. Organize scope into major categories to outline deliverables and milestones.
3. Sequence major work priorities into a logical schedule.
4. Determine critical paths that anchor the overall project completion date.
5. Modify critical paths based on prevailing conditions.
6. Creates Work Breakdown Structure for all new work orders.
7. Understands the work specification.
8. Understands drawings.
9. Determines work flow, with Trade support.
10. Initially schedules all projects prior to the project being definitized with the customer.
11. Performs initial and final resourcing (assigning shops) as the project is scheduled.  Uses estimates to assign hours to activities.
12. Attends the schedule review held with Production, Trade, and Estimating personnel.
13. Reports progress of scheduling as the project is being built.
14. Performs all scheduler principal responsibilities

6. ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to the Scheduling Manager for accurate and timely schedules.

7. UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation.  Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC) and a security clearance.  Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required.  Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility.  Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear.  Must have good eye/hand coordination.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.  These areas can be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.

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