OverviewThe Advance Planning candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Virginia Class construction networks supporting a Project’s Integrated Master Schedule, with a primary focus on creating and updating detailed schedules in Microsoft Project. The candidate will coordinate with Lead Planners, General Foremen, and Supervisors to develop accurate and achievable detailed schedules that reflect planned work, resource needs, and production priorities. They will assess individual project schedule performance and report results to the Project Management Team while regularly monitoring construction status, attending planning and production meetings to capture changes, and incorporating approved updates necessary to maintain a valid and achievable network schedule. This candidate will be involved with the development of manufacturing and assembly plans, Virginia Class Integrated Master Schedules, and schedulerelated aspects of Electric Boats Earned Value Management System. The Advance Planner is a vital member of the Project Execution Team and will act as a coordinator, auditor, and implementer.
This is a full time on-site position located in Groton, CT.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school or GED Education
- Minimum of 3 years of EB Planning experience or EB Trades experience OR 4+ years of Military service
- Work experience supporting Submarine systems or nuclear-related construction, testing or maintenance
Preferred:
- Associates or Bachelors Degree
- Submarine Military experience
- Experience integrating Test and Ships Force requirements into ship schedules
- Knowledge of Virginia Class Integrated Master Schedule, and Earned Value Management System
- Experience using planning software, predominantly Microsoft Project/ ARTEMIS / EWP
Skills
Skills:
- Skilled computer and Microsoft Office user (including MS Project)
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Customer focused mindset
- Self-Starter with strong initiative
- Ability to access and maneuver throughout the shipyard and aboard submarines
- Ability to regularly interact with various levels of personnel including Managers, General Foreman's& Directors
Physical QualificationsClimbing, Light Lifting, Pulling, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental AttributesCold, Dry, Dusty, Inside, Noise
