Project Planner - San Diego, CA

MSCCN; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Medical, dental & vision

EAP

Paid vacation & holidays

Training library & education program

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering is seeking a Project Planner to support the CNSP Readiness Assistance Training Team in developing and managing the master schedule for RATT and ORCA events, coordinating with CNSP staff, ship leadership, and RATT teams to ensure timely ship visits and readiness.

The role requires five years of project planning experience, a solid grasp of Navy scheduling, and the ability to deconflict complex schedules while optimizing resources and minimizing travel costs.

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.

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.

Skills

Scheduling software

Logistics coordination

Navy operations

Analytical skills

Resource management

Tools

Scheduling tools

Project management software

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

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.)

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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…