Senior Planner / Scheduler

Location: Aiken, SC
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Monday–Thursday)
Employment Type: Contract (Base Year + Two Option Periods)
Overtime: 2080 Straight Time / 400 OT
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance: No clearance required at time of hire

Submission Deadline:
SRNS closes the position on 03/09/2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Position Overview

The Senior Planner / Scheduler is responsible for organizing, developing, analyzing, and maintaining project controls, financial analysis, and estimating applications necessary to monitor project objectives and prepare status and management reports. This role supports cost and schedule control across the lifecycle of complex projects and work activities.

Under limited supervision, the position performs moderately complex planning and scheduling activities and may assume a lead role for a large project, facility, department, or program.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, implement, and maintain logic-driven, resource-loaded integrated schedules (short-, mid-, and long-range planning)

Formulate schedule logic to meet baseline milestones and award fee objectives

Analyze schedule performance, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions

Conduct variance analysis against scheduled baselines

Support cost and schedule control throughout project lifecycle

Lead schedule review meetings and participate in Plan of the Day (POD) meetings

Interface regularly with all levels of management

Recommend process improvements to maximize schedule and resource utilization

Provide guidance and oversight to planning and scheduling personnel

Support Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements

Education & Experience Requirements

One of the following is required:

Master’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technical field, or related area + 2 years of practical experience

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of practical experience

Associate degree + 8 years of practical experience

High school diploma + 12 years of relevant experience

Required Skills

Proficiency in automated accounting, budgeting, cost management, and estimating systems

Strong understanding of project management and tactical cost/schedule control

Knowledge of operations, maintenance, project startup, and construction

Demonstrated conceptual estimating skills

Ability to coordinate with engineers and technical personnel

Knowledge of field construction techniques, labor, and equipment requirements

Ability to quantify work condition impacts on cost

Strong analytical and variance reporting capabilities

Preferred / Nice to Have

Previous DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two years

Experience applying EVMS cost and schedule requirements

Experience developing and maintaining moderately complex plans and schedules

Travel Requirements

Travel may be required to attend NNSA Criticality Safety Support Group (CSSG) meetings.
Travel must be fully approved by the hiring manager 30 days in advance.
Reimbursement will follow SRNS Travel Compensation Schedule (SRNS-MS-2008-00024 Rev 20).

Additional Notes

Position is fully onsite in Aiken, SC

Local candidates preferred or willing to relocate at their own expense