Principal or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp., based in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst to join the AS Business Management team on-site at OKC, San Diego, or Palmdale.

You will develop and coordinate master plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, and leverage EVM techniques to ensure program execution aligns with objectives, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project
• Ability to work on site at OKC, San Diego, or Palmdale and obtain government clearance

Responsibilities

• Prepares and coordinates the integrated master plan and schedule to meet program objectives
• Ensures schedules are integrated across finance, engineering, manufacturing, and quality
• Uses Gantt/PERT and earned value management to identify variances and drive corrective actions

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Deltek Cobra

Deltek Acumen Risk

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Deltek Acumen Risk

Microsoft Project

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems has a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on site in Oklahoma City, OK, San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the AS Business Management organization.Essential Functions:Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectivesEnsures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and qualityTracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflictsUses 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 areasThis position may be hired at either the Level 3 - Principal or the Level 4 - Senior Principal depending upon candidate qualifications, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.Basic Qualifications (level 3):Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience in Program Planning, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Project Mgmt or similar or a Master's Degree with 3 years of related experienceExperience with Earned Value Management (EVM)Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft ProjectAble to work on site in OKC, OK, San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CAAbility to obtain US government clearance and program access prior to startBasic Qualifications (level 4):Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in Program Planning, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Project Mgmt or similar or a Master's Degree with 6 years of related experienceExperience with Earned Value Management (EVM)Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft ProjectAble to work on site in OKC, OK, San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CAAbility to obtain US government clearance and program access prior to startPreferred Qualifications:Aerospace/Defense Industry experienceExcel Macro/VBA SkillsExperience in Deltek CobraExperience in Deltek Acumen RiskWe offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.Salary range will be dependent upon where the position is based/located and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with position. Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience within reporting office location.Level 3:Oklahoma City, OK Salary Band: $84,700 - $127,100California Salary Band: $103,600 - $155,400Level 4:Oklahoma City, OK Salary Band: $105,800 - $158,600California Salary Band: $129,300 - $193,900Primary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,800.00 - $193,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, 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. In addition, 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.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.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.