2027 Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Intern - Dulles VA

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Intern for the Space sector. You will join the East Region Space Superiority Division - Scheduling Management team and gain hands-on experience in scheduling processes.

You will learn to prepare integrated master plans, track plans and schedules, perform basic risk analysis, and support critical path resolution, with mentoring and real project exposure.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in Fall 2027 at an accredited college/university.
• Pursuing undergrad or graduate degree in related fields listed.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Eligible for U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access.
• Proficiency with basic PC applications and web-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn how integrated master plans and schedules are prepared and coordinated.
• Understand horizontal and vertical integration across finance, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Track plans and schedules, perform basic risk analysis, and resolve critical path conflicts.
• Use Gantt, PERT, and milestone charts to measure progress and variances.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Project Management

Business Administration

Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Systems Engineering

Engineering Management

Management Science

Operations Research

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Access

SQL

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you'll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you'll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you've done. Join us and launch your career. We'll support you with training, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Dulles, VA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's East Region Space Superiority Division - Scheduling Management team.

What You Will Learn

• How integrated master plans and integrated master schedules are prepared, developed, and coordinated to support program objectives.
• How major projects and program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated across functional groups such as finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
• How to track plans and schedules, perform basic risk analysis, and support the identification and resolution of critical path and network logic conflicts.
• How Gantt charts, PERT charts, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques are used to measure progress and identify performance variances, enabling teams to focus on critical areas.

Basic Qualifications

• A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027
• Be majoring in Project Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Science, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or similar related fields.
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• 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)
• Proficiency with basic PC applications and web-based tools
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar productivity tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Exposure to or coursework using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
• Basic understanding of databases (e.g., concepts such as tables, queries, and relationships) or experience with tools like Excel, Access, or SQL

Intern Pay Range

• Bachelor's: $19.25 to $34.75 per hour
• Master's: $27.50 to $43.25 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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