Operations Analyst - Advance Planner
About The Position
TRISTAR is seeking an experienced Advance Planner to support complex planning, scheduling, and operational analysis for U.S. Navy modernization and maintenance programs. The role applies analytical techniques, quantitative methodologies, and operational planning expertise to improve organizational effectiveness, optimize resource utilization, and support strategic decision-making. The Advance Planner works with program managers, production planners, engineering teams, and government stakeholders to analyze workflow performance, develop production schedules, identify operational risks, and recommend improvements that enhance schedule execution and mission readiness. The work involves data analysis, forecasting, resource planning, and production management in a highly technical and regulated environment.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in operations analysis, production planning, scheduling, program management support, or related analytical disciplines.
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills.
- Experience analyzing operational data and developing performance metrics and reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; education may be substituted for experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyze master production schedules, including workflow sequencing and lead times needed to meet project completion dates.
- Evaluate operational processes and apply analytical methods to improve organizational efficiency and resource utilization.
- Conduct quantitative analyses of scheduling, workforce allocation, material availability, production performance, and operational readiness.
- Develop predictive models, forecasts, and performance metrics to support management decision-making.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, bottlenecks, risks, and process-improvement opportunities.
- Revise schedules to reflect changing priorities, work order requirements, and operational constraints.
- Coordinate with department supervisors, project managers, and production personnel to assess project status and resolve schedule conflicts.
- Monitor schedule performance and expedite delayed activities to help achieve program objectives.
- Prepare production, resource-utilization, and operational-performance reports for management review.
- Apply operations research techniques, including simulation, optimization, forecasting, statistical analysis, and modeling, to support operational planning.
- Develop recommendations to improve production systems, workflow processes, and organizational performance.
- Support Navy modernization planning and align work with established Navy Modernization Program requirements.
- Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
