Program and Planning Scheduling Analyst - Level 4

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 111,700 - 167,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Chandler, AZ, seeks a Program and Planning Scheduling Analyst – Level 4 to lead the development of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure alignment with program objectives, including EVMS compliance and schedule risk analysis.

The role requires a strong background in schedule management, MS Project mastery, and collaboration with CAMs and finance to integrate cost and schedule data. Security clearance is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Full understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and ability to support implementation on programs with varying contract types
• Proficient with scheduling software (MS Project)
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top‑Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives and ensure integration across teams
• Collaborate with program office, CAMs, and finance to integrate cost and schedule data
• Generate schedule-related reports for internal and external customers (e.g., Critical Path Charts, Headcount Profiles)
• Provide informal training on scheduling compliance and best practices
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Seek understanding of the program’s larger mission and alignment to IMS and performance

Skills

Schedule Management

MS Office Suite

Earned Value Management

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

SSI Tools

Job description

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Required for Start

No.

Clearance Type

Top 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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you “Defining Possible” from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you.

Location

Chandler, AZ.

Position Title

Program and Planning Scheduling Analyst – Level 4.

In This Job, You Will

• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives (inclusive of resource and cost-loading) and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated. Implements scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:
  • DCMA 14-point/ DECM Metrics
  • IPMR DI‑MGMT‑81861
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Compliance
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Perform Baseline Change Requests (BCRs)
  • Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
  • Performs monthly status and reporting cycles
  • Subcontractor schedule integration
  • Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
  • Conducts Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional program office and business management teams to ensure successful achievement of program and organizational goals. Inclusive, but not limited to:
  • Work with CAMs individually and in groups to analyze and potentially resolve schedule impacts.
  • Presents findings, impacts, and recommendations to program management.
  • Present schedule data to internal and external customers.
  • Work with Finance team to ensure accurate cost and schedule integration.
  • Review and provide feedback on subcontractor schedules. Integrate schedule data while maintaining vertical traceability.
• Generate schedule‑related reports for internal and external customers. Inclusive, but not limited to:
  • Critical Path Charts
  • CEI/BEI Metrics
  • Headcount Profiles
  • CDRL/SDRL Submission
• Provide informal training to program management, CAMs, business operations, and fellow scheduling personnel regarding scheduling compliance and best practices.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Seek an understanding of the program’s larger mission and how that aligns to the IMS and program performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Schedule Management.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with running Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Experience with resource‑loaded schedules.
• Full understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and ability to support implementation on programs with varying contract types.
• Proficient with scheduling software (to include advanced experience in MS Project).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top‑Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert in MS Project.
• Experience with Structured Solutions (SSI) Tools for MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with subcontract schedule management.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Your Distinct Strengths

• Experience working in a leadership capacity, including but not limited to team lead, project lead, or people leadership/managerial roles.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to determine direction and a compliant path forward in dynamic environments, based on Scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading, motivating, and developing a team to achieve shared goals and deliver high‑quality results.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with peers.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 – $167,500.00. 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.

EEO Statement

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.