Project Planner

KBR • Sioux Falls, SD

10d

About The Position

Project Planner KBR has an immediate need for a dynamic Project Planner in support of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS) Center ( http://eros.usgs.gov/ ) near Sioux Falls, SD ( http://www.siouxfalls.org ). Position Summary The Project Planner is a key member of the Task Planning and Controls Office (TPCO), which is responsible for the planning and execution of all task order-based projects under the Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC). The Project Planner collaborates with task managers to build resource‑loaded schedules, manage resource allocation for forecasting and cost reporting, and ensure accurate data, deliverable tracking, and variance analysis for leadership decisions. The Project Planner also contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives and fosters collaboration across teams.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in project management-related role
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent software scheduling tool
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows environments
• Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account
• Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Understanding of project management principles and financial reporting
• Familiarity with agile methodology and tools (Kanban, JIRA)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work breakdown structures (WBSs), integrated schedules, project milestones, and deliverables
• Perform schedule analysis, forecasting, and critical path reporting
• Use Primavera P6, MS Project, and agile tools (JIRA, Confluence) for planning and execution
• Provide regular status updates to task managers and stakeholders
• Support scope definition and baseline management
• Apply resource‑loaded scheduling to forecast labor, materials, and cost performance
• Support cost performance reporting using Deltek Cobra
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports and variance analysis
• Assist task managers with task plan preparation and modifications
• Track monthly deliverable status and project performance
• Track travel and non-labor costs
• Respond to project controls inquiries from customers and stakeholders
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and metrics
• Contribute to the development and refinement of TPCO processes and procedures
• Support change control and compliance with agency standards and regulations

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees