Planner (Secret Clearance)

Company: Actalent
Location: Newport News
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Job Description:

Planner (Secret Clearance) 1 Year ContractDescription:Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:--- Plays an active role in cross-functional collaboration between PPPY engineering and supply chain organizations and drive discussions for addressing material concerns and implementing process improvement opportunities as appropriate.--- Engages with Supply Chain Management to support expediting and problem solving efforts to drive increased material availability for PPPY cognizant systems, components, and subcontractors.--- Collects data/ information and compiles presentations as needed to support communication efforts for key topics of concern up to the leadership level.--- Empowered to lead the team in the day to day activities, mentor, and train junior program management analysts on the team.--- Acts as manager's POC in supporting the team and program when necessary.Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs. Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements. Supports and participates in negotiations with customer. Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources. Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters. Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.Skills:Planner, Supply chain, Microsoft excel, PowerPoint, outlook, access, word, Excel, SAP, business, business analytics, data analytics, project management, VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Navy, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, Naval FleetSkills & Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience. Master's Degree and 8 years of experience. 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree. 8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree. An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.--- Bachelor's Degree in related field.--- 10 or more years of business, business analytics, data analytics, project management, or other related experience.--- Supply Chain Experience.--- Experienced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Word.--- Ability to use selected functions in Excel spreadsheets is required (AVERAGE, MEDIAN, STDEV.P, MAX, MIN, SUM).--- Ability to read and write Excel statements in spreadsheet cells and to construct histograms and X-Y scatter plots from spreadsheet data.--- Ability to construct VLOOKUP functions and PivotTables.--- Direct Supply Chain experience with Navy products, subcontract material, and subcontract services.--- Experience with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or Naval Fleet activities, work, and overall business.--- Experience using SAP.--- Strong written and verbal communication skills.--- Be able to problem solve in a time constrained environment.--- Active clearance (at least Confidential). About Actalent: Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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