PROJECT PLANNER

PROJECT PLANNER

A Planner is responsible for laying out the framework to guide a project’s progression from initiation to completion. They identify and segregate different tasks that make up a project, setting milestones and deadlines, and monitoring progress to the end goal. Position supports Corporate functions, such as Program Management Office (PMO), Business Development, and various programs using Microsoft Project. The Planner plays an important role in ensuring a project is completed efficiently and on time, while staying within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

This position requires a strong background in program planning as it relates to the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and its alignment with industry standards for program performance management compliance.

• Develop and maintain Integrated Management Plan / Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS) for Corporate and project tasks, milestones and deadlines
• Collaborate with Program and Project Manager to record project status and formulate “Return to Green” strategies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation such as resource plans, change orders, labor, and expenses
• involve formulating schedules to meet internal corporate milestones and project tasks necessary to track performance, schedule and costs variances
• Familiar with EIA-748 guidelines
• Actively maintain cost, schedule, and technical accuracy by regularly coordinating with the cost team, CAM, and technical team
• Update the schedule monthly and ensure data analysis is completed and provided to management

Basic Qualifications

• Over five years of experience in Microsoft Project Planning in a leadership role
• Extensive planning/ scheduling experience using Microsoft Project and another comparable planning tool
• Experience in the application of integrated cost/ schedule techniques
• Basic understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Extensive experience developing the Integrated Management Plan / Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS)
• Must be a US Citizen, and able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance 
• Note: No clearance is required to apply or prior to start

Desired Skills

• Strong influencing and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
• Ability to compile, prepare, and present information to management and customers and communicate and work effectively across multiple disciplines
• Strong sense of follow-up and closure with strict attention to detail and quality

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00
• Teleworking is not available

Benefits Offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.