Military Construction Program Analyst

Cherokee Federal•Washington, DC

2d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The MILCON Planner will lead or support the planning and development of facility and infrastructure requirements (e.g., MILCON and FSRM) through mission planning efforts. This role involves working as an integral part of a headquarters-level Air Force execution team, collaborating closely with mission planners, facility users, design and construction agents (USACE/NAVFAC), engineering subject matter experts (SMEs), and installation personnel to identify project requirements and integrate them into DoD facility investment strategies. The planner will also assist other project managers, provide mentorship, develop staffing packages, background papers, and briefing slides, and monitor projects to proactively address issues. A key part of the role includes reviewing and analyzing UFCs, AFIs, and other relevant guidance documents for facility design and construction, as well as preparing and submitting regular reports on project status, milestones, and financial performance. Experience with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project is desired but not mandatory. The position also includes performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant experience working with US military/DoD facilities and requirements (preferably with US Air Force facilities).
Experience at a US military headquarters-level organization.
Experience with DoD mission planning such as SATAF or weapon system bed down.
Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous, complex facility design/construction projects including proactively resolving project challenges.
Track record of working collaboratively with clients/customers to identify issues and solve problems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Air Force NACI/SF85 for unescorted access to on-base facilities.
Excellent English communication.
Excellent computer skills.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (in some cases experience may be substituted for the degree requirement); engineering degree preferred.
PMP is a plus.
Understanding of Architectural & Engineering (A&E) utilization and contracts is a plus.
Familiarity with DoD/Air Force software tools for project data, reports, cost estimating, and scheduling is a plus.
Experience using cost estimating and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera and MS Project) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead or support the planning and development of facility and infrastructure requirements (e.g., MILCON and FSRM) through mission planning efforts.
Work as an integral part of headquarters-level Air Force execution team working closely with mission planners, facility users, the design and construction agents (USACE/NAVFAC), engineering subject matter experts (SMEs), and installation personnel to identify project requirements and integrate them into the DoD facility investment strategies.
Assist other project managers in executing project requirements; provide mentorship and guidance.
Work closely with leadership at multiple headquarter offices to develop staffing packages, background papers, briefing slides, and monitor projects to address issues proactively.
Review/analyze UFCs, AFIs, and other guidance documents applicable to design and construction of vertical and horizontal facilities.
Prepare and submit regular reports on project status, milestones, and financial performance.
Analyze schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project (this is desired, but not mandatory).
Performs other job-related duties as assigned