Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Exceptional benefits/healthcare

401K matching program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst to join their team in Melbourne, FL. This role involves preparing and coordinating integrated master plans and schedules to meet program objectives, ensuring integration across functional groups.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret Clearance. The position offers flexible work arrangements, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 3 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret Clearance.
• Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and coordinates the integrated master plan and schedule.
• Ensures horizontal and vertical integration across company functional groups.
• Tracks and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.

Skills

Scheduling and planning experience

Experience with EVMS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Basic understanding of Microsoft Project

Excel Macro/VBA Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree with relevant experience

High School Diploma/GED with sufficient experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Deltek Cobra

Deltek Acumen Risk

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite in Melbourne, FL.

Essential Functions

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR a Master’s Degree with 3 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR Associate’s Degree with 7 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience

• Scheduling and planning experience

• Experience with EVMS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Project

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. government Secret Clearance

• Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience

• Excel Macro/VBA Skills

• Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment

• Experience in Deltek Cobra

• Experience in Deltek Acumen Risk

• Knowledge of DCMA health metrics

• Schedule Management Experience and MS Project Experience

We 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

The 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.

Job Category: Business Management