Civil Engineering Planning and Programming Specialist

Civil Engineering Planning and Programming Specialist

Location:

Vandenberg Space Force Base, California (Onsite)

The Opportunity

This role supports the execution of a space launch infrastructure roadmap. The position involves supporting engineering efforts, evaluating project planning and programming documents, and reviewing design documents. Responsibilities include advising on project feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance. You will conduct field investigations or research to compile and analyze data and work with the Environmental Assessment Lead to aid in developing environmental review documents.

The role also entails augmenting project management support by performing project planning and programming duties, including support for facility planning and capital investment initiatives. This includes program development, DD Form 1391 development and reviews, strategic facilities planning, feasibility studies, and project implementation. You will provide direct interface with government points of contact and manage the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of physical infrastructures.

Applying technical expertise, you will develop solutions to complex problems and work without considerable direction, including mentoring team members.

• 2+ years of experience in civil engineering project management with planning and programming assistance to client programs geared towards strategic facilities planning, capital investment planning, and construction program management.
• Knowledge of working with the NEPA process.
• Knowledge of facilities operations and maintenance.
• Ability to work directly with clients applying principles of the civil engineering enterprise, including policy and guidance.
• Ability to be highly motivated and demonstrate a dynamic work ethic.
• Ability to use Microsoft SharePoint and Teams in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree.

• Experience working within an Air Force civil engineering squadron or Army or Navy organization equivalent.
• Experience planning and permitting construction projects.
• Experience working in a flexible environment and interacting with multiple stakeholders for project success.
• Experience working within the Nex Gen platform.
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills.