Senior Planner

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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:

• Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning or related planning and landscape architecture field; master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (10-15 years) with a track record of successful project management and operations.
• AICP certification required.
• 15+ years of progressive planning experience with at least 4 years in the private sector.
• Business development and marketing experience.
• Experience in the development of proposals and requests for qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge in community, land use, transportation, urban design, military, compatibility, planning policy, redevelopment planning, and general planning.
• Knowledge of DoD directives pertaining to land use planning, military missions, environmental planning and real estate policies.
• Able to travel to project/client sites and other Matrix locations.
• Must be able to obtain access to federal facilities and military installations
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).

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.