Planner - Engineering

Electric Boats • $70K — $95K *
Groton, CT 06340In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of work experience in scheduling or planning
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools with strong data analysis skills
  • Preferred experience in Electric Boat Planning or Design & Engineering
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles

Responsibilities

  • Support multiple departments including Program Office, Finance, and Engineering
  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules and Work Breakdown Structures
  • Act as a liaison between Design, Engineering, and Program Management
  • Understand Engineering Planning's impact on other planning groups
  • Analyze manpower planning data to support business needs

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements allowing remote work
  • Onsite training provided for the first 6 months
  • Opportunity to work in a critical defense sector
  • Collaborative environment across various departments
  • Engagement with advanced scheduling tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
Overview

Engineering Planners are responsible for loading and maintaining the design & engineering schedules (Integrated Master Schedule) for the various programs at Electric Boat. Within the Integrated Master Schedule, an Engineering Planner is responsible for maintaining the pertinent activity level information to ensure the requirements of each submarine program are met.

 

Engineering Planners play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of critical schedules supporting the various business requirements at Electric Boat.  Requirements of a successful Engineering Planner are as follows:

  • Support various departments including, but not limited to Program Office, Finance, Design and Engineering across all Electric Boat programs.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedules and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that identify the Design, Engineering and Life Cycle support products and activities scheduled to support program objectives.  
  • Communicate and act as a liaison between Design and Engineering, Program Management and Finance to ensure that the maintenance of critical schedules is supporting the various business requirements.
  • Gain an understanding of Engineering Planning's impact on other planning groups (Advance Planning, Detail Planning) and use that knowledge to ensure Design and Engineering deliverables are properly scheduled and delivered to support those groups.
  • Analyze data around manpower planning and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to support best practices and business needs.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables.  Onsite training will be required for approximately 6 months. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Qualifications

Required:

 

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of work experience in scheduling or planning
  • Strong Microsoft Office tools, including ability to analyze and manage large datasets and review metrics with all levels of management

Preferred: 

  • Previous Electric Boat Planning and/or Design & Engineering experience
  • Business/Finance degree
  • Knowledge of Manpower scheduling
  • Working Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles
  • Experience with project management software, such as but not limited to Artemis, MS Project, Primavera, Fast track etc
Skills

Skills:

  • Candidates must have strong analytical skills, verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels 
  • Critical thinking/problem solving exposure
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate meetings with large groups including all levels of management
  • Knowledge of MS Office software, specifically Excel, Power Point and Project

About Electric Boats

General Dynamics Electric Boat Careers

There has never been a better time to join the global team of General Dynamics Electric Boat professionals—a leading force in the defense industry known for innovation and quality.

Work You’ll Do

Join General Dynamics Electric Boat's market-leading team to help advance the future of submarine and naval capabilities for the United States and its allies. Transform defense strategies and contribute to national security with the best minds at General Dynamics Electric Boat. This company stands at the forefront of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, leveraging deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge technology. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help navigate complex engineering challenges and deliver superior results. Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are experts in their fields – a community that fosters leadership, diversity, and professional growth.

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The team is building a market-leading professional development program to help employees master their career paths within the defense industry.

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Join a group renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation—dedicated professionals working at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation.

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Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of engineering experience and innovation that’s second to none.

Be Part of a Great Team

Engage in wide-ranging projects utilizing cutting-edge technology and harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development of a powerhouse team.

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Advance as far as your ambition takes you with near-limitless opportunities to grow your career with unmatched training, development, and certification support.

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The combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients and governments overcome challenges and lead advancements in their sectors. Clients and partners globally look to General Dynamics Electric Boat for new strategies and robust solutions to drive innovation and leadership in the defense sector. Bringing together dedicated professionals, General Dynamics Electric Boat empowers teams to thrive in an era of complex technological challenges.

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