Senior Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Matrix has been named a Zweig Group 2025 Best Firm to Work For!

About Matrix : Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and consulting firm is actively seeking a Senior Planner in Washington DC. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect and excellence.

Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; holiday, vacation and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Salary Range : $100,000.00 to $135,000 annually plus bonuses. Salary will be dependent upon experience.

Location : Washington DC, Remote

Summary :

Matrix Design Group is seeking a Senior Planner with federal experience. The successful candidate will have experience as a Project Manager for planning projects including project financials, budget development, invoicing, progress reports and subcontractor oversight. Additionally, the candidate should possess experience in business development including opportunity identification, proposal development, teaming agreements, interviews and interview preparation, as well as marketing efforts.

The Senior Planner is responsible for providing planning and program management services for assigned projects in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner. This position specifically covers the areas of military compatibility planning, on-base federal planning, and community planning.

Essential Functions :

• Technical Expert in Military and Defense Community Planning with the ability to self-perform technical work and consult on programs and projects in defense communities and at military installations across the country. Ability to grow and / or expand business in your area of technical expertise.
• Project and Program Management , including developing overall technical direction and program leadership, scheduling, cost estimating, project management, and client management. Must demonstrate an understanding of project management skills to ensure program success. Assemble project teams; conduct quality control; ensure deliverable quality, monitor schedules, and client satisfaction; and provide senior leadership in communications with regulatory agencies, project stakeholders, and clients.
• Marketing and Business Development , including recommending new business opportunities and growing client base through reputation, contacts, and networking; leading major proposal efforts and interviews; participating in professional associations and organizations to promote Matrix in the industry.
• Leadership , including providing senior-level mentoring and leadership to junior staff in various offices, communicating vision and motivating employees, maximizing group profitability and quality control.

Qualifications :

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and work in a moderate to noisy work environment.

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance.

How to Apply :

Please apply online at http : / / www.matrixdesigngroup.com / careers