Project Planner - San Diego, CA

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Why Choose LCE?
Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary
The Project Planner supports the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) program. The RATT provides shipboard training, technical assistance, and readiness support to surface ships throughout the Pacific Fleet.

The Project Planner develops, maintains, and deconflicts the master schedule for RATT and Organic Repair Capability Assessment (ORCA) events. Working with CNSP staff, ship leadership, and RATT teams, the Project Planner coordinates and prioritizes visit requirements to maximize the effective use of personnel and resources while minimizing unnecessary travel costs.

Primary Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and manage the master schedule for RATT and ORCA events
Coordinate with CNSP staff, ship leadership, and RATT teams to identify and prioritize ship visit requirements
Deconflict competing schedules, requirements, resources, and dependencies
Optimize the employment of RATT personnel and teams across multiple events and geographic locations
Coordinate scheduling in consideration of Navy operational requirements, fleet readiness cycles, and training events
Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts that could affect program execution
Support efficient resource utilization and help minimize travel costs associated with RATT and ORCA events
Security Clearance Requirements
U.S. citizenship
Active U.S. DoD security clearance (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
  

Required Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or logistics coordination
Demonstrated experience using scheduling software and tools to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies
Strong understanding of U.S. Navy operational scheduling, fleet readiness cycles, and training event coordination
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to deconflict schedules and manage resources
Preferred Qualifications
Project planning, scheduling, or logistics coordination experience supporting U.S. Navy operations
Physical Expectations
Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, and standing; frequent periods of prolonged sitting may be required.
Maneuvering around tight spaces in a confined environment.
Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance.
Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

​​​​Benefit Offerings
Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
Free access to online training library including certification preparation
Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…