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KBR, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Project Planner

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a company of innovators dedicated to improving the world responsibly and safely. The Project Planner will be a key member of the Task Planning and Controls Office, responsible for planning and executing task order-based projects, collaborating with task managers, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain work breakdown structures (WBSs), integrated schedules, project milestones, and deliverables

Perform schedule analysis, forecasting, and critical path reporting

Use Primavera P6, MS Project, and agile tools (JIRA, Confluence) for planning and execution

Provide regular status updates to task managers and stakeholders

Support scope definition and baseline management

Apply resource‑loaded scheduling to forecast labor, materials, and cost performance

Support cost performance reporting using Deltek Cobra

Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports and variance analysis

Assist task managers with task plan preparation and modifications

Track monthly deliverable status and project performance

Track travel and non-labor costs

Respond to project controls inquiries from customers and stakeholders

Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and metrics

Contribute to the development and refinement of TPCO processes and procedures

Support change control and compliance with agency standards and regulations

Qualification

Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectProject ManagementPMP CertificationAgile MethodologyMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ReportingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Associate's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Minimum 1 year of experience in project management-related role

Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent software scheduling tool

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows environments

Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account

Preferred

PMP or equivalent certification

Understanding of project management principles and financial reporting

Familiarity with agile methodology and tools (Kanban, JIRA)

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees