{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a97d0d2bbd66aa617bf191f7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a97d0d2bbd66aa617bf191f7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a97d0d2bbd66aa617bf191f7","title":"Operations Analyst - Advance Planner","description":"Description\nWe are seeking an experienced Advance Planner to support complex planning, scheduling, and operational analysis efforts for U.S. Navy modernization and maintenance programs. The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical techniques, quantitative methodologies, and operational planning expertise to improve organizational effectiveness, optimize resource utilization, and support strategic decision-making. The Advance Planner will work closely with program managers, production planners, engineering teams, and government stakeholders to analyze workflow performance, develop production schedules, identify operational risks, and recommend process improvements that enhance schedule execution and mission readiness. This role requires expertise in data analysis, forecasting, resource planning, and production management within a highly technical and regulated environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop, maintain, and analyze master production schedules to establish workflow sequencing and lead times required to meet project completion dates.\n\nEvaluate operational processes and apply analytical methods to improve organizational efficiency and resource utilization.\n\nConduct quantitative analyses related to scheduling, workforce allocation, material availability, production performance, and operational readiness.\n\nDevelop predictive models, forecasts, and performance metrics to support management decision-making.\n\nAnalyze large datasets to identify trends, bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.\n\nRevise existing schedules based on changing priorities, work order requirements, and operational constraints.\n\nCoordinate with department supervisors, project managers, and production personnel to assess project status and resolve schedule conflicts.\n\nMonitor schedule performance and expedite delayed activities to ensure program objectives are achieved.\n\nPrepare production, resource utilization, and operational performance reports for management review.\n\nApply operations research techniques such as simulation, optimization, forecasting, statistical analysis, and modeling to support operational planning.\n\nDevelop recommendations for improving production systems, workflow processes, and organizational performance.\n\nSupport Navy modernization planning efforts and ensure alignment with established Navy Modernization Program requirements.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's degree in operations research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.\n\nMinimum of 5-8 years of experience in operations analysis, production planning, scheduling, program management support, or related analytical disciplines.\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance.\n\nExperience supporting the alteration or modernization of U.S. Navy surface vessels in accordance with Navy Modernization Program requirements.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.\n\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills.\n\nExperience analyzing operational data and developing performance metrics and reports.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\n\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\n\nAbout TRISTAR\nTRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.\n\nTRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.\n\nFor over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.\n\nTRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.\n\nTRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Crane","state":"IN","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T03:17:48.985Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2031.00","title":"Operations Research Analysts","slug":"operations-research-analysts"},{"code":"13-1111.00","title":"Management Analysts","slug":"management-analysts"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"336611","title":"Ship Building and Repairing","slug":"ship-building-and-repairing"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Analyst - Advance Planner","description":"Description\nWe are seeking an experienced Advance Planner to support complex planning, scheduling, and operational analysis efforts for U.S. Navy modernization and maintenance programs. The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical techniques, quantitative methodologies, and operational planning expertise to improve organizational effectiveness, optimize resource utilization, and support strategic decision-making. The Advance Planner will work closely with program managers, production planners, engineering teams, and government stakeholders to analyze workflow performance, develop production schedules, identify operational risks, and recommend process improvements that enhance schedule execution and mission readiness. This role requires expertise in data analysis, forecasting, resource planning, and production management within a highly technical and regulated environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop, maintain, and analyze master production schedules to establish workflow sequencing and lead times required to meet project completion dates.\n\nEvaluate operational processes and apply analytical methods to improve organizational efficiency and resource utilization.\n\nConduct quantitative analyses related to scheduling, workforce allocation, material availability, production performance, and operational readiness.\n\nDevelop predictive models, forecasts, and performance metrics to support management decision-making.\n\nAnalyze large datasets to identify trends, bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.\n\nRevise existing schedules based on changing priorities, work order requirements, and operational constraints.\n\nCoordinate with department supervisors, project managers, and production personnel to assess project status and resolve schedule conflicts.\n\nMonitor schedule performance and expedite delayed activities to ensure program objectives are achieved.\n\nPrepare production, resource utilization, and operational performance reports for management review.\n\nApply operations research techniques such as simulation, optimization, forecasting, statistical analysis, and modeling to support operational planning.\n\nDevelop recommendations for improving production systems, workflow processes, and organizational performance.\n\nSupport Navy modernization planning efforts and ensure alignment with established Navy Modernization Program requirements.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's degree in operations research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.\n\nMinimum of 5-8 years of experience in operations analysis, production planning, scheduling, program management support, or related analytical disciplines.\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain an active Secret Security Clearance.\n\nExperience supporting the alteration or modernization of U.S. Navy surface vessels in accordance with Navy Modernization Program requirements.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.\n\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning skills.\n\nExperience analyzing operational data and developing performance metrics and reports.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\n\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\n\nAbout TRISTAR\nTRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.\n\nTRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.\n\nFor over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.\n\nTRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.\n\nTRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-31T03:17:48.985Z","dateModified":"2026-08-31T03:17:48.985Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Crane","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a97d0d2bbd66aa617bf191f7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a97d0d2bbd66aa617bf191f7"}}