Engineering Planner (#3699908)

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring an Engineering Planner in Huntsville, AL to work full time supporting Mavis program management operations.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

• Candidates will be responsible for managing, reporting, and program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) status
• Vertical Integration of schedules and managing complex cross-linking of associated files will be critical in this role
• The ability to identify early gaps and risk areas to program and to work within tight schedule constraints
• Candidates will become trusted advisors to Planning and Program Management

Required Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 10 years planning experience using Open Plan
• Previous EVM experience
• Experience performing Critical Path Analysis
• Ability to generate performance Metrics (BEI, CEI, SPI, CPLI)
• Ability to develop and maintain compliant integrated program schedules which accurately validate the flow, budget, and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy.
• Experience with a planning tool (e.g. Microsoft Project, Open Plan)
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts (such as critical path analysis, cost/schedule integration, performance metrics, program start-up activities)

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance if needed

Preferred Experience:

• Familiar with data driven metrics & DCMA audit experience
• Demonstrated competency in integrating cost/schedule
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
• Strong sense of follow-up and closure with attention to detail
• Self starter, able to operate with minimal guidance. Communicates effectively

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <10%

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Veterans/Disabled

A-P-T Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with A-P-T Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity (such as requesting job-protected leave, or some covered accommodation), pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. A-P-T Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.