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Job Title: Planner
Job Description
The Planner/Estimator will be part of a groundbreaking team to provide sustainment, life cycle support, and modernization to ensure site readiness for Command, Control, Communications (C3) shore commands, Navy-wide. This role supports a newly created department within the NAVWAR Fleet and Logistics Support Directorate.
As a C3 Shore Site Planner/Estimator, you will be instrumental in developing a plan to define, create, and implement sustainment, life cycle support, and modernization for C3 Shore Commands. A strong background in C4I is essential.
Hard Skills
- Fifteen (15) years of hands-on experience with 3 or more of the following: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Data Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training
- Technical Training in Relevant C4I Field
- General knowledge of mechanical components (command, control, and communications systems) disassembly, inspection, repair, restoration
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Estimating experience at the equipment level
- Knowledge of US Navy maintenance methodology
- Understanding of reliability principles
- Familiarity with Model Based Product Support
- Familiarity with Navy Data Environment
- Familiarity with Navy Maintenance Database
- Familiarity with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual, COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3
- Knowledgeable about the process of development and management of Integrated Master Schedules utilizing MS Project
- Knowledgeable with Class Standard Work Templates and development of inputs into Master Specification Catalog
- Able to provide specialized expertise in evaluating risk, aligning capabilities to requirements, and executing the C3 process
- Able to manage the Program Work Breakdown Structures, Contract Work Breakdown Structure, and integrate Organizational Breakdown Structures
- Able to develop, apply, and analyze performance measures
- Experience in performing trend, budget, and resource capacity analyses including providing recommendations on developing implementation plans
- Coordination support experience with the Planning Yards, Technical Agents, Type Commander representatives, and additional stakeholders required to support the shore lifecycle support functions
Soft Skills
- Scheduler or planner experience preferred
- Ability to provide coordination support
- Ability to manage complex schedules and structures
- Ability to analyze performance measures and provide recommendations
- Strong communication skills
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Work Environment
Office with occasional onsite facility visits.
Quarterly travel to San Diego (3-5 days there).
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $31 - $39