Engineer Planning Analyst 2

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidates will partner closely with engineering leadership, program management, production operations, finance, supply chain, and waterfront execution teams to ensure successful delivery of complex naval engineering programs. This role is designed for individuals who demonstrate strong analytical capability, operational leadership potential, communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in shipbuilding, defense, manufacturing, industrial operations, or engineering support environments
Knowledge of SAP, EVMS, Power BI, or workforce planning systems
Experience supporting budgets, forecasting, or manpower planning activities
Familiarity with engineering change management and operational metrics

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze engineering labor forecasts, staffing plans, and workload projections
Coordinate schedules and execution plans for engineering programs and operational initiatives
Monitor and report program performance metrics including cost, schedule, labor utilization, and operational health
Support budget planning, variance analysis, and manpower reconciliation activities
Assist leadership with risk assessments, forecasting models, and resource allocation strategies
Generate recurring and ad hoc reports utilizing Excel, SAP, Power BI, and other planning systems
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve planning conflicts and improve execution efficiency
Participate in proposal development, operational reviews, and customer deliverables
Support process improvement initiatives focused on schedule performance, cost reduction, and operational effectiveness
Interface with engineering teams, waterfront operations, and program offices to align priorities and execution goals
Provide leadership updates and presentation materials for management reviews
Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and program requirements
Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs.
Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements.
Supports and participates in negotiations with customer.
Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources.
Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters.
Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.