Title:
DiPSS MedSSI - Program Staff Scheduler
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PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Diplomatic Platform Support Services (DiPSS) works in support of the Department of State to provide medical support services. The primary scope of this program is to execute medical support services at the United States Embassy and adjacent facilities in the Middle East.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Staff Scheduler analyzes program activities such as acquisition program planning, proposal pricing, financial management, cost analysis, management techniques, documentation requirements, or network analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exhibits capability in areas of production planning documents, preparing and utilizing databases for cost analysis and financial management and maintenance of program security requirements in cognizance with ongoing program changes.
Compiles and reviews budgets against actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, and other data sources to control budgets and provide proper financial decisions.
Aids in developing and implementing strategies to achieve program objectives safely and within agreed time, cost, technical, quality and other performance criteria.
Products are generally acquisition strategies/plans and other statutory/regulatory documentation (writing, editing, cross-walking, and compliance checking), briefings and white papers supporting acquisition decisions at each of the milestones.
Participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Participates in the preparation of budgets and schedules for all contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
Develops plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for several major portions of a program.
Supports the customer program manager in executing his/her mission as single point of integrative responsibility needed to ensure that everything in the program is managed effectively to ensure a successful project outcome.
Also provides support to the PM in program progress reviews and other performance reviews.
May also assist in creating/briefing higher level executive agency system acquisition or program summary reports.
Analyzes business or operating procedures to devise the most efficient methods of accomplishing work.
Plans study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
Gathers and organizes information on problems or procedures including present operating procedures.
Analyzes data gathered, develops information and considers all available solutions or alternate methods of proceeding.
Organizes and documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures or organizational changes.
Confers with personnel concerned to assure smooth functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
May install new systems and train personnel in application.
May conduct operational effectiveness reviews to ensure functional or project systems are applied as designed and functioning satisfactorily.
May develop or update functional or operating manuals outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with organizational policy.
Performs routine assignments in the entry level to a professional job progression.
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems.
Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others.
Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline.
Applies general knowledge of industry developed through education or past experience.
Begins acquiring disciplinary knowledge within the context of specific DOD, Agency, and/or industry standards and program management requirements.
No mentoring or advisory responsibilities; accountable for developing own technical contribution.
Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems; analyses information and standard practices to make judgments.
Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Exchanges straightforward information asks questions and checks for understanding.
No formal supervisory responsibility; works under team lead direction.
MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Physical requirements include lifting up to 35lb, team lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, extended sitting, or standing, stooping, stretching, and bending.
Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as, hearing and eye protection,
Day-to-day physical requirements may involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying
Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically requires 0 to 2 years of relevant experience within the program
Must be medically fit and willing to travel CONUS and OCONUS
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U. S. Driver's License.
Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
Candidates must also meet CENTCOM MOD (Fit for Duty) theater requirements.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.
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.
