AUKUS Strategic Planner

BWXT • Erwin, TN

21h • $79,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The AUKUS Strategic Planner supports the Project Manager on multiple projects by developing and maintaining discrete, resource-loaded schedules using P6; preparing earned value variance analysis; and tracking and trending project cost, schedule, and resource allocation. The role develops estimates from resource-loaded schedules, establishes control account plans and work-scope narratives with deliverables and potential risk mitigation strategies, and reviews critical paths for early indicators of schedule deviation. The planner also provides input to work breakdown structures and project baselines, analyzes real-time project data, explains cost and schedule variances, advises management, and maintains quality control and assurance for assigned scope, schedule, and cost.

The position is on-site in Erwin, Tennessee. It develops budgets, schedules, resource curves, and annual and out-year plans for complex projects; applies project controls and earned value methods; identifies and mitigates critical-path and resource or time constraints; and communicates project status to project teams, management, and customers. The role requires conceptual and practical expertise in project controls methodologies and general knowledge of related areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; technical field preferred. Listed degree options include B.A. in Finance or Management, or B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management.
• With a bachelor's degree: 6–8 years of experience with project definition and the ability to analyze cost and schedule data.
• Without a B.S. degree: 14 years of experience with project definition and the ability to analyze cost and schedule data.
• Experience in a construction or production environment.
• Proven history of P6 application and project control concepts.
• Ability to independently apply earned value performance metrics, critical path analysis techniques, and variance analysis reporting.
• Ability to provide Project Managers with input and options for schedule adherence and status protocols.
• 6–8 years of experience in project controls.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• A technical field bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager on multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain discrete resource-loaded schedules using P6.
• Prepare earned value variance analysis and provide cost, schedule, and resource allocation tracking and trending reports.
• Develop estimates based on resource-loaded schedules.
• Establish control account plans and work-scope narratives, including deliverables and possible risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze critical paths for early indications of schedule deviations and recommend mitigation strategies for critical-path activities, including resource or time constraints.
• Provide input into work breakdown structures and establish project baselines.
• Analyze real-time project data, report and explain cost and schedule variances from the baseline, and provide advice to management.
• Maintain quality control and assurance for assigned project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Provide earned value analysis and reporting.
• Provide budgets, schedules, earned value, cost management, tracking and trending analysis, and input on alternate strategies.
• Schedule project status meetings and provide updates to project teams, upper management, and customers as needed.
• Develop control account plans and resource curves for complex projects and recommend improvement strategies.
• Create budgets and schedules for complex projects and resolve multiple project conflicts and warnings.
• Develop annual and out-year schedules and budgets and apply project controls and earned value techniques across project scope.
• Provide input and options to Project Managers for schedule adherence and status protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level