Work Planner (Planner/Scheduler)

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC is hiring a Work Planner to support TOS II at Arnold AFB in Tennessee. This role is part of an integrated team that helps deliver Test Operations and Sustainment support for the United States Air Force.

This opening is restricted to internal candidates. The position is based at Arnold AFB, TN and sits within the O&M/Engineering Solutions function under the Engineering & Tech Support directorate. It is classified as a regular full-time salaried role at Grade L08 (WA0806), even though the posting notes part-time compensation is adjusted according to agreed hours.

Role Summary

The Work Planner functions as a Planner/Scheduler within Operations and Maintenance. The role focuses on building and maintaining schedules, creating job packages, estimating effort and materials, coordinating with multiple site teams, and preparing work for safe and efficient execution. The position also contributes to project planning support, including MS Project planning and PET (Planning, Estimating, and Tracking) file estimates when needed. Independent judgment and initiative are expected, along with the ability to apply established procedures in support of the TOS II contract. The role may also support planning and scheduling for other crews or areas across AEDC as needed.

Key Duties

• Develop, post, and track crew schedules.
• Support planning for capital improvements, preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacements across distribution systems.
• Prepare cost estimates, create purchase requisitions, and follow up on delivery timelines.
• Publish the following week’s schedule with daily craft resource needs for assigned crews.
• Work with the Work Control Supervisor on two-week schedule priorities and related work order creation.
• Build the next week’s craft resource schedule for multiple crews.
• Track outages and downtime that could affect the two-week schedule window.
• Coordinate with Craft Supervisors/Superintendents and the Work Control Supervisor on availability, work status, emergency work, and reasons for schedule disruptions.
• Partner with Material Controllers and Issuing Officials to confirm material needs for the next two weeks.
• Review scheduling metrics to identify ways to improve scheduling and workflow.
• Prepare workload forecasts to identify present and future staffing and resource needs.
• Create job packages for planned work.
• Review work orders flagged for planning to understand scope, details, and execution requirements.
• Discuss planned work with requesters, engineers, and other subject-matter experts.
• Conduct site walk-downs to gather the information needed to build detailed job plans.
• Produce job plans that include labor estimates, work steps, tools, equipment, safety hazards, PPE, LOTO, special clearances, material needs, coordination requirements, outage needs, and reference documents.
• Coordinate staging of parts and materials with Craft Leads, Craft Superintendents, or Material Controllers.
• Review completed work against the original plan and capture improvement ideas from craft personnel.
• Maintain the Job Plan Library.
• Search the AEDC Job Plan Library for existing plans and reuse them where appropriate.
• Upload improved job packages back into the library after completed work.
• Develop new job packages for inclusion in the library when requested.
• Take part in improvement efforts related to planning, scheduling, and work management.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in line with supervisor direction and company policy.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant technical degree, diploma, or certificate; or an associate degree in a technical field plus 5 years of progressively relevant experience; or an equivalent mix of education and experience totaling 9 years.
• Be capable of working independently with limited day-to-day supervision while meeting assigned objectives.
• Show strong commitment to safety, teamwork, motivation, and organization.
• Be able to write job plans, reports, business correspondence, and work procedures.
• Communicate clearly with craft staff, superintendents, planners, schedulers, engineers, vendors, OEM suppliers, and management.
• Be willing and able to learn PC systems, office software, and CMMS tools.
• Interpret technical information such as mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation drawings, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, specifications, vendor documents, and engineering instructions.
• Analyze labor cost, methods, and work steps within budget limits.
• Learn and apply maintenance and reliability best practices.

Preferred Background

• A technical degree, diploma, or craft certificate; or an associate degree plus 12 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent education/experience combination totaling 14 years.
• Prior planning experience on small or large jobs at AEDC, especially in mechanical construction, maintenance, or facility operations.
• Exposure to AEDC craft skills, specialized tasks, coordination, or related support work.
• Knowledge of AEDC craft skill sets, specialized skills, and jurisdictional guidelines for assigned work.
• Understanding of AEDC industrial work processes, facilities, and equipment.
• Demonstrated CMMS knowledge.
• Leadership experience, including leading job execution and/or planning.
• Proficiency with PC systems and office applications such as email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and Primavera.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay structure is salary-based, with a listed range of $80,000 to $117,000 per year for work performed at Arnold AFB, TN. The posting notes that salaries for part-time roles will be adjusted based on the agreed working hours.

• Competitive pay
• Tuition or continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare plan options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off plus a federally recognized holiday schedule

Eligibility and Work Authorization

This role is limited to internal candidates. U.S. citizenship is required. The employer will not sponsor work authorization and will not provide immigration support for this position, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or similar categories requiring employer immigration support.

Additional Information

Location: Arnold AFB, Tennessee. Job family code: W - Manufacturing. Function/branch: O & M/Engineering Solutions. Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support. Pay type: Salary. Grade: L08 (WA0806). The posting closes on July 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.

Beyond New Horizons is a joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc., established to provide Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering and Development Complex. The company supports testing and evaluation for military and space systems, alongside large-scale government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized high-hazard facilities.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants, with no discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, or other legally protected grounds. This policy applies to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.