• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Planning, Engineering, Production Control or a related discipline and six or more years progressive experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting and performance measurement. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. • Must have a complete understanding of planning principles, theories and concepts as well as ability to understand accounting and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment and to apply advanced planning tools and techniques. • Must maintain a well-balanced focus between external and internal customer requirements and possess: • The ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; • Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases; • Ability to determine the appropriate approach at the project level and provide innovative solutions to a range of moderately complex technical problems; • Organization skills to maintain flow of work within the unit; • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal employees and external representatives and to accurately document, report and present; • Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information; and • Knowledge of computer operations and applications and word processing and spreadsheets. • Ability to obtain and maintain TS or SCI security clearance to support classified programs • Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.