Technical Planner

Our client, an aerospace and defense organization in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Technical Planner for an initial 2 year contract. This individual will work onsite daily, and will develop, maintain, and analyze complex Integrated Master Schedules using Microsoft Project and related planning tools.

This Technical Planner will partner with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Mission Assurance to manage weapons program milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, baseline changes, and schedule performance.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in program planning, scheduling, project controls, or project management
• Strong experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or a comparable scheduling tool
• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex Integrated Master Schedules
• Experience evaluating critical paths, schedule health, schedule metrics, dependencies, constraints, and risks
• Experience working with cross-functional program teams to collect status, update schedules, and drive program execution
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple levels of management and individual contributors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree or four additional years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Skills:

• Aerospace or DoD program experience
• Experience supporting DoD IPMDAR or IPMR reporting requirements
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems, EVM, EAC, or LRE processes
• Experience managing complex, resource-loaded schedules with cost and schedule integration
• Experience managing contractual or programmatic baseline changes through the Baseline Change Request process
• Experience conducting Monte Carlo schedule risk analysis
• Experience using Milestones Professional, SSI Tools, Barbecana Full Monte, or SAP S/4HANA Dassian
• Experience importing, exporting, converting, or automating Microsoft Project data
• Experience supporting engineering development, production, sustainment, systems integration, or Agile development programs
• Knowledge of DoD 5000, the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, IEEE 1490-2011, or IEEE 15288

ClearBridge Technology Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer excellent benefits and compensation packages.
The expected hourly rate range for this role is $43.00 to $62.00 per hour.
The posted range is an estimate; the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications and will be aligned with internal equity.