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Program Planning and Controls (PP&C) Specialist – Directed Energy

Xcimer Energy

Denver, CO

Full Time

Posted October 28, 2026

$140k - $165k

Energy Management

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Source: Lever View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Support planning and controls for the Directed Energy program, including maintaining the program schedule and baseline.

Key Responsibilities

Support planning and controls for the Directed Energy program, including maintaining the program schedule and baseline.
Help build and maintain the Directed Energy work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget tracking, and report on cost and schedule performance.
Maintain milestone and KPI reporting for the Directed Energy program, working with element leads.
Help develop Directed Energy program reporting that fits in with greater company standards.
Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and interfaces with external partners and vendors, and support program reviews.
Support the successful execution of complex engineering projects by developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and documentation.
Collaborate with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities and ensure alignment with overall program objectives.
Manage project schedules, track milestones, and report on progress using Jira and other project management tools.
Monitor and analyze engineering release metrics to evaluate performance against milestones, identify potential risks, and escalate issues to Program Management as necessary.
Facilitate effective communication and coordination between science, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely issue resolution and efficient project execution.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (3+ years of related experience may be substituted for the degree)
Experience: 5+ years in project coordination, project controls, project administration, or a similar role in an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Strong technical acumen with an understanding of hardware development processes and product lifecycles
Experience with schedule management software such as MS Project or Primavera P6
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Experience with complex, multidisciplinary engineering, or manufacturing projects
Experience with earned value management (EVM) and integrated master scheduling on government-funded programs
Working knowledge of DOE and DoD EVM and scheduling guidance, such as ANSI/EIA-748 (NDIA), the NDIA IPMD EVMS Intent Guide and Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG), the DoD EVMS Interpretation Guide, DCMA EVMS compliance (DECM) and schedule assessment metrics, IPMR/IMS data item descriptions (DI-MGMT-81861 / DI-MGMT-81650), DOE O 413.3B and the DOE G 413.3-10 EVMS guide, and the GAO Schedule Assessment Guide
Experience supporting government, defense, or other externally funded programs (contract deliverables, reviews, and reporting)
Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, or financial reporting tools
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies
Familiarity with Jira and other similar project management tools
Experience managing and tracking Bills of Materials (BOMs)