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Operations Planner (Lead)

Na Oiwi KaneLas Vegas, NV🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$57k - $67k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Overview

Job Title: Operations Planner (Lead)

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Rivet Operations Company is looking for a Operations Planner (Lead) to provide

data analysis, specifically targeted at improving efficiency, quality and productivity

with the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron at Nellis AFB. This role is responsible for

maintaining data entry quality and accuracy standards in accordance with Air Force

policy and NexGen IT procedures, overseeing NexGen IT requirements for all

Operations Flight sections, and serving as the primary liaison with the AFCEC on all

NexGen IT matters.

The Operations Planner (Lead) acts as the central planner and coordinator for work

tasks flowing through the Civil Engineer (CE) Operations Flight shops. This includes

receiving and evaluating repair, modification, conversion, and new construction

requests; determining the legality and feasibility of requested work; developing

detailed instruction sheets and work schedules; and building critical-path network

plans for large or multi-craft projects. The Operations Planner (Lead) will select and

requisition materials, coordinate with shop foremen and craftsmen, and track each

work task through to completion.

The Operations Planner (Lead) will manage the Preventative Maintenance (PM)

Program, develop the fiscal year project execution plan, and monitor budgets and funding balances (COCESS, GPC, and Prime Vendor) to ensure the most cost-effective acquisition methods are used. This role trains personnel on NexGen IT standards, provides professional customer contact across the installation, delivers weekly productivity and quality reporting to leadership, and ensures strict compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental rules and Air Force guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the Power User for NexGen IT systems, oversees NexGen IT requirements across all Operations Flight sections, works directly with AFCEC on all related matters, and maintains/reviews data entry quality, timeliness, and accuracy per Air Force policy and NexGen IT guidance.

Provides weekly reporting (via CC/CD or KPI Web Reporting Tool) on productivity, service quality, workload, manpower balance/skills mix, and PM data completeness; analyzes data and briefs project status.

Trains personnel on SMS, NexGen IT data entry standards, and transforming-technology tools; facilitates facility manager training and system access; provides professional customer contact; and maintains correspondence, briefings, and project records.

Receives and examines work task requests for repair, modification, conversion, or new construction, and determines legality against applicable regulations and policies.

Manages the PM Program, develops and prioritizes the fiscal year execution plan, and tracks budgets and funding (COCESS, GPC, Prime Vendor).

This position may require access to FOUO information and occasional access to restricted areas and/or material when providing support and will follow/adhere to OPSEC guidelines and pertaining directives.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Power User-level proficiency with NexGen IT systems and Sustainment Management System (SMS) data entry standards.

Working knowledge of CE Operations Flight business practices, work management processes, and Preventative Maintenance (PM) program management.

Strong data analysis skills, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting on productivity, quality, workload, manpower balance, and PM completeness metrics.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business/Data Management, or a related field from an accredited institution; OR an equivalent combination of technical training and directly related experience.

Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Air Force environments.

Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, staffing, budgets, and operational priorities in dynamic environments.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to effectively engage with senior military leaders, Government personnel, and contractor teams.

Security: Requires the applicant to possess and maintain an active Secret clearance for the position.

Benefits:

Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 25 lbs.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or

Posted Salary Range

USD $57,000.00 - USD $67,000.00 /Yr.

Skills

Compliance
Construction Management
Data Entry
Microsoft Office

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