Project Planning Support

Job Title: Project Planning Support

Job Category: Consulting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
The focus of this position is to directly support project planning efforts. Ship Repair Facility, Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) detachment Sasebo is implementing an integrated Planning Cell to address the planning needs of projects and to assist with the development and maturation of a project planning program. This includes review and standardization of the Availability Work Package (AWP), balancing work assigned within budget available, establishing the initial key event and milestone network, review of individual jobs assigned, development of good work breakdown structure (WBS), schedule development, identification and procurement of long lead time material, identification assessment, mitigation of risks, and upline reporting, etc. The work will be performed in accordance with the relevant guidance including but not limited to the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), the Availability Management Manual (AMM), and the AIM-NG Process Manual. The work will be as part of a team and will include interaction with other codes/department personnel.


Responsibilities:

• Review the Availability Work Package (AWP) to ensure an understanding of the assigned work and is aligned and logical for the specific availability
• Help track the quantity of work in the availability to ensure it is within the Command’s planned capacity allocated for that project
• Review similar availabilities and extract as much re-usable information as possible, including the development of an initial key event and milestone network
• Participate in Job Summary reviews to ensure various elements of specific jobs are planned correctly, to include appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS), man-hour estimates, durations, material to be ordered, etc
• Identify, help provide procurement information for, and track long lead time and other critical material items to ensure they support schedule needs for specific jobs during the availability
• Capture, identify, and implement Lessons Learned, including maintaining the Lessons Learned database
• Help develop the project’s network and identify critical and controlling path work
• Help identify and assess project risks, and develop mitigation plans to minimize impact during the availability
• Help develop Project Team planning briefs
• Help develop Project Team training plan Assist with the programmatic standardization of all project planning products
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree, or high school diploma and equivalent experience
• 5 - 7 years of related experience (availability planning in a Shipyard or RMC environment)
• Strong working knowledge of Advanced Industrial Management (AIM) / Maritime Systems Enterprise (MSE) systems
• Working knowledge of Execution Priorities and the inputs to that system’s logic
• Working knowledge of the principles and processes used for planning and scheduling work in Concerto
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with little or no supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint)

Specialized experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Project Engineering and Planning Manager
• Project Superintendent/Project Manager
• Project Planner
• Scheduler
• Chief Test Engineer (CTE) /Assistant CTE
• Material procurement / supply chain management

Desired:

• Experience on DDG, CG, MCM, LHA, LPD, LSD, LCS, and/or LCC platforms
• Familiarity with the Naval Modernization Process – Management and Operations Manual (NMP-MOM)
• Familiarity with Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP)
• Familiarity with Naval Maintenance Database (NMD)

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200 - 158,100 USD