Production Planning Analyst

Deloitte’s Enterprise Performance team helps organizations strengthen the systems, processes, and operations that support mission-critical outcomes. As a PROJECT - Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation within our Government & Public Services practice, you will support federal program stakeholders in planning, scheduling, and executing complex program modernization and operational initiatives. You will apply experience in program controls, systems engineering, and executive communications to coordinate work across government and contractor teams. This role offers the opportunity to advance mission performance through structured analysis, clear reporting, and disciplined delivery.
Work you'll do
As a PROJECT - Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the Enterprise Performance team, you will be responsible for…
Coordinate with federal personnel, contractors, and Management and Operating (M&O) contractor personnel to plan, schedule, and execute work.
Independently analyze complex technical and program-control issues; evaluate options; and integrate solutions that advance program modernization, planning, and mission performance.
Apply systems engineering and program-controls practices, along with design and production sites, funding mechanisms, and risk assessment and mitigation strategies, to coordinate program and portfolio requirements and respond to taskings for the Director.
Prepare program briefing outlines, assign and track actions with points of contact, and align deliverable scope and detail with stakeholders.
Partner with government offices and external stakeholders to respond to requests, support technical studies and special-topic engagements, and provide operational support, including calendar coordination for the Division Director and technical writing and editing.
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Ability to lead projects or workstreams
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The team
Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Supply Chain & Network Operations offering advises, implements, and operates transformational solutions that bring world class supply network capabilities.
The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Must have active Top Secret clearance or equivalent and ability to obtain Sigma 15 access
20 years of experience of increasing responsibility planning, scheduling, and managing operations and logistics in the defense industry
or, 15 years minimum + bachelor’s degree in related field
or, 10 years minimum + master’s degree or high in related field
Experience managing Federal Program Office (FPO) plans and materials required for program execution.
Experience interfacing routinely with senior civilian and military leaders and occasionally with executive leaders (SES and Flag Officers)
Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing complex information and assessing program performance.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing and editing briefings and reports for senior and executive leadership, including the ability to remain in a professional demeanor when presented with issues, and ability to work on multiple issues at once and prioritize workload.
Knowledge of program and project management/scheduling tools, and appropriate expertise with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel).
You can expect to co-locate at a Deloitte office or client site on average 3-5 times a week with vari

Skills
Excel, Project Management, Technical Writing, Business Development