Project Planner (San Diego, CA)

Life Cycle Engineering; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matched

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

FSA

EAP

Paid vacation

Flexible schedules

Education programs

Online training

Bonus program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is seeking a Project Planner to support the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). You will develop and deconflict the master schedule for RATT and ORCA events, coordinating with CNSP staff, ship leadership, and RATT teams to optimize resources and minimize travel costs.

The role requires at least five years in project planning or logistics, familiarity with scheduling tools, and a solid understanding of Navy

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in project planning, scheduling, or logistics coordination.
• Experience with scheduling software and managing complex projects.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Navy scheduling and readiness cycles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to deconflict schedules.

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.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Logistics coordination

Navy operations understanding

Analytical problem solving

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

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

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.