2026 Associate Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst/Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 59,900 - 89,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Associate Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst or Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst in Melbourne, FL. Candidates with relevant Bachelor's or Master's degrees and a passion for project management will thrive in this role.

This position offers the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems and contribute to impactful projects within the Aeronautics Systems sector. Join a team that values intellectual curiosity and creativity.

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant Bachelor's or Master's degrees by June 2027 is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Preferred overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate the integrated master plan and schedule.
• Ensure projects are integrated across company functional groups.
• Track schedules and perform risk analysis using various techniques.

Skills

Project management techniques

Critical path analysis

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst or Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst. This position can be filled at a level A01 or level A02. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems sector in Melbourne, FL.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Business Management Organization.

Roles And Responsibilities To Include But Not Limited To

• Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.
• Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (A01)

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in Industrial Engineering, Communications, Education, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications For Program Planning And Scheduling Analyst (A02)

• Be completing or has completed their Masters degree from an accredited institution by June 2027 or a completed Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Be majoring in or having majored in Industrial Engineering, Communications, Education, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co‑op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

Pay Range

• Associate Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (A01): $59,900 – $89,900
• Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (A02): $72,100 – $108,100

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.