Production Planner 2 - 29169

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 51,251 - 63,624; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and a 4n

Wellness resources and EAP

Savings plan options (401(k)) and fi

Life insurance and employee discounts

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Production Scheduler for shipboard alterations and installations, based in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. You will develop and maintain detailed schedules to ensure timely milestones, leveraging NAVSEA standards and MS Project.

In this full-time role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, use Microsoft Project and Excel for progress tracking, and contribute to contract deliverables and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree or equivalent with 1 year related experience; or high school diploma with 3 years related experience.
• Must obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/blueprints.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of production workflows and scheduling best practices.
• Experience planning, development, and maintenance of production schedules.
• Experience with MS Project and related scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain detailed production schedules for timely installation milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track progress and mitigate risks.
• Utilize scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel) to monitor progress.
• Assist project team with contract deliverables and reports.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Schedule management

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree

High school diploma + 3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Visio

Job description

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Role

The marine services operations (MSO) trades teams provide expert solutions on shipboard alterations and installations for fleet modernization. The Production Scheduler candidate will develop, maintain, and report on project schedules and progress in a shipyard environment, utilizing NAVSEA standards and various software tools while ensuring clear communication. This is a full‑time position, located in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA area.

Summary

This position does not provide relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Develop and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining detailed production schedules that ensure timely execution of installation milestones.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to track progress, mitigate risks, and drive schedule compliance aligned with contract and program requirements.
• Utilize scheduling and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Excel).
• Assist project team with developing and maintaining contract deliverables for various projects.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy and efficiency.

What You Must Have

• Associate’s Degree or other 2‑year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have experience and knowledge with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings and/or blueprints.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of production workflows and scheduling best practices.
• Ability to work in a shipyard industrial environment to attend on‑site meetings and coordinate scheduling reports, as needed.
• Must have experience with the planning, development, and maintenance of production schedules.
• Knowledge and experience using scheduling and program management tools such as MS Project.

Bonus Points For

• Full understanding of NAVSEA 9090-310 standards, related to formatting the Plan of Action and Milestones.
• At least 5 years of direct work experience.
• A current, active DoD secret security clearance or higher.
• Experience using Visio.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

Benefits

• Best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post‑secondary education scholarships.

Salary

Anticipated Salary Range: $51,251.00 – $63,624.70.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.