Project Controls Planner​/Scheduler

Senior Project Controls 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.

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.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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 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
- Rev 20).

• Position is fully onsite in Aiken, SC
• Local candidates preferred or willing to relocate at their own expense.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.