Project Controls Specialist - NSS Chugach Government Solutions United States, Mississippi, Stennis Space Center Jul 21, 2026 About Us Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you! Position Location This position is located onsite at the NASA Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Job Overview Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Project Controls candidate to join our Engineering Services Department team at NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The ideal candidate is responsible for planning, resource management, and scheduling of all work on the COSMIC contract. Participates in cross-functional team meetings to develop scope delivery and coordinates across multiple disciplines to achieve the plans. Designs project/program/core requirements schedules of data in all project life cycles. Schedules and maintains knowledge of all key project milestones. Administers projects from conceptualization to implementation and evaluate all issues.

Responsibilities Essential Job Duties:

Develops, monitors, and updates integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible. Prepares baseline schedules and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams and for integration into a master schedule. Assesses impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities, reporting findings to the project team. Monitors schedule deviations and variances and assists in the development of alternate methods for corrective action. Analyzes change orders/revisions to Task Orders for schedule impacts. Resource loads schedules and works with Project Managers to status and perform jobsite walks to verify physical progress of scheduled activities as needed. At the completion of a project, develops and records the project's historical schedule information and "Lessons Learned" for future use. Basic knowledge and understanding of Maximo workflow. Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for planning, resource management, and scheduling of all work on the COSMIC contract. Participates in cross-functional team meetings to develop scope delivery and coordinates across multiple disciplines to achieve the plans. Designs project/program/core requirements schedules of data in all project life cycles. Schedules and maintains knowledge of all key project milestones. Administers projects from conceptualization to implementation and evaluate all issues.

Job Requirements Mandatory:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) or more years as a Project Planner/Scheduler professional. Experience working with tactical and strategic planning. Experience working with Project Management software. Experience publishing Project schedules and resource allocation schedules, enabling consistent high, on-time delivery of requirements.

Preferred:

Knowledge of Federal and NASA regulations and procedures preferred. Experience maintaining confidentiality of sensitive material and communications. Proficient in standard business office software. Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion. Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgement, diplomacy, and professional demeanor. Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups. Able to pay close attention to detail. Able to take direction. Able to operate and service various rotating equipment. Disclosures Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.