Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning Analyst / Scheduler to join the Scheduling Center of Excellence in the Mission Systems (MS) Sector. The role involves developing, maintaining, and analyzing the IMS, coordinating with PMs, Engineering, Operations and Business Management to ensure timely program execution.

The candidate will work with Control Account Managers to decompose scope, identify dependencies, analyze forecast impacts, and contribute to risk assessments and status reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with related work experience or 6 years of applied experience in lieu of degree
• Some planning/scheduling related experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance is required

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for programs
• Interface with Program Managers, Engineering, Operations, and Business Management
• Decompose program scope into defined tasks and identify dependencies
• Forecast impacts and evaluate critical paths
• Develop estimates to complete based on resource requirements and schedule status updates
• Ensure compliance with EVMS guidelines and prepare program status reports

Skills

Scheduling planning

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Oracle P6

Deltek Open Plan

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

What You’ll Get To Do

The Program Planning Analyst /Scheduler will be hired directly into our Scheduling Center of Excellence and placed on programs within the Mission Systems (MS) Sector. The MS Scheduling organization focuses on skill development and, most importantly, creates a pathway for professional development and progression. The Center of Excellence provides training within a standard, common tool suite that allows for speed, productivity and integration while facilitating compliance and focusing on program execution.

The Program Planning Analyst /Scheduler interfaces with Program Managers, Engineering, Operations and Business Management to develop program plans and schedules. The selected candidate will prepare, maintain, and analyze a program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) which incorporates all program scope and identifies program milestones with contractual need dates.

The Program Planning Analyst /Scheduler works with Control Account Managers to decompose program scope into clearly defined tasks, identifies internal and external task dependencies, analyzes forecast dates impacts, and analyzes impacts to the critical path(s).

The Program Planning Analyst /Scheduler supports the business management team with developing an estimate to complete based on assessing resource requirements for scheduled tasks. This role is responsible for managing status updates, development of internal and external reports on program status and identification of risks impacting the achievability of program schedule requirements. In addition, this role will ensure compliance with applicable EVMS Guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Will consider 6 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
• Some planning/scheduling related experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
• US Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret level security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, or related field
• Program scheduling experience using Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, Deltek Open Plan or other related scheduling tools strongly preferred
• Experience using Schedule Health Analysis tools and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.
• Working knowledge of EVMS guidelines and processes.
• Current, active US Government Secret level security clearance

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

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.