Strategic Planning & Programming Specialist (USAF/DoD)

G3 Systems Ltd; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

G3 Systems Ltd is recruiting a Programming & Planning Support Specialist to back USAF infrastructure programmes based at RAF Mildenhall. You will help plan, report and control project progress, ensuring documentation and schedules are accurate and up to date.

The role focuses on DD Form 1391 documentation, coordination across stakeholders, and maintaining integrated schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project. A strong Excel skill set and defence programme knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting planning, scheduling or programme controls within defence/engineering environments.
• Advanced Excel andMicrosoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of USAF/DoD programme environments and NEC contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop and maintain DD Form 1391 documentation for military construction projects.
• Coordinate project programming documentation throughout planning, approval and execution phases.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using recognised planning software.
• Produce short, medium and long-range programme schedules supporting contract delivery.
• Coordinate project planning activities with Government stakeholders, engineers, project managers and contractors.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables and critical path activities.
• Maintain planning databases and programme documentation.
• Support annual and multi-year capital works programming activities.
• Prepare planning reports, schedule updates and programme status reports.
• Analyse schedule performance and identify programme risks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to minimise programme delays.
• Support change management activities affecting project schedules.
• Ensure all programming documentation complies with PWS requirements and DoD guidance.
• Coordinate planning meetings and maintain associated documentation.
• Support budget planning and programming activities where linked to infrastructure projects.
• Assist in development of planning metrics and KPIs.
• Maintain configuration control of programme documentation.
• Liaise with engineering, contracting and financial personnel to ensure programme alignment.
• Support audits and Government inspections relating to programme documentation.

Skills

Programme planning

Scheduling

Project controls

Excel

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

DoD/USAF processes

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

G3 Systems Ltd is recruiting a Programming & Planning Support Specialist to back USAF infrastructure programmes based at RAF Mildenhall. You will help plan, report and control project progress, ensuring documentation and schedules are accurate and up to date.

The role focuses on DD Form 1391 documentation, coordination across stakeholders, and maintaining integrated schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project. A strong Excel skill set and defence programme knowledge are essential.