JOB TITLE: Senior Project Planner - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Chelmsford, MA
PAY RATE: $126.44/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Current active Secret Clearance or higher.
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Accomplished planner with 15+ years delivering high-visibility, complex programs across defense, aerospace, government, health care, and high-tech industries.
Expert in Earned Value Management (EVM), Microsoft Project, and Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS).
Proven ability to build/maintain large-scale master schedules, perform schedule risk analysis, develop SOWs, and lead proposal estimation efforts.
Recognized for outstanding planning performance and cross-functional leadership.
Manage operational aspects of ongoing projects and act as liaison between project management, planning teams, line management, and clients.
Review project status and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
Assess project issues and implement resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
Develop mechanisms to monitor project progress and facilitate problem-solving with project managers and clients.
Requirements:
Current active Secret Clearance or higher.
15+ years of project planning experience; DoD planning experience required.
6+ years of experience in:
Master Planning & Project Planning
Project Management & Project Scheduling
Microsoft Project / Project Servers / OpenPlan Professional / Project Schedule Analyzer / EVMS
Planning & Organizing Skills
Earned Value Management (EVM) / Earned Value Analysis
BS degree in Business or equivalent preferred.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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