Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 103,600 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance

401K matching program

9/80 schedule

Job summary

A leading defense contractor located in California is seeking a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst to develop integrated schedules and manage program objectives. The position requires relevant experience, an active DoD Secret clearance, and proficiency in MS Project. In addition to a dynamic working environment, candidates will enjoy benefits including flexible work arrangements and exceptional healthcare options. This role involves significant collaboration with various departments to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• 5 years of program planning and scheduling experience or 3 years with a Master's.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Project skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated master plan and schedule for programs.
• Track plans, perform risk analysis, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Use project management techniques to gauge progress.

Skills

Program planning and scheduling

Earned Value Management (EVM)

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

MPM & COBRA

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 has an opening for a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in Palmdale, CA with 25% travel required or El Segundo, CA or San Diego, CA with 50% travel required.

The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the AS Business Management organization.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Uses 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 program planning and scheduling experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of stated experience OR an additional 4 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and IMS.
• Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in material cost management
• Experience with EVM
• Experience with SAP and MPM &/or COBRA

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive 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.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.