Project Planner

SUMMARY

Provides complex project planning and management functions, supports the Proposal Development process, and acts as an analytical resource for special project management improvement efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain Project Work Plans(s) with the Project Manager
• Develop and maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure(s) with Project Manager
• Prepare preliminary project Work Plans for proposal development
• Participate in Facilities planning and coordination (if necessary)
• Assist in tracking project deliverables
• Develop and maintain project performance tracking and auditing processes
• Develop and maintain project phase transition tracking and planning processes
• Provide Project extension/SOW modification planning assistance
• Assist in Standards compliance management and external performance audit coordination
• Develop and maintain project dashboards
• Participate in project status reporting, including P&L
• Report on project risk and issue escalation
• Perform special project analysis and reporting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Project
• Good writing and oral communications skills
• Ability to think broadly about project management and contribute suggestions for improving project performance
• Able to function well in a team environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, accounting, payroll, e-mail and internet software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; frequently required to talk o hear; and regularly required to sit and  use hands.  The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment; moderate noise.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

You may apply online at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=35650