Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Level 2) to join our Palmdale, CA team on a 4/10 on-site schedule. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree, and an active government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include developing the integrated master plan, tracking schedules, and applying EVMS, Gantt and PERT techniques to manage project performance across functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field (or Master's degree) required.
• Experience in program planning, scheduling, or EVMS is preferred.
• Familiarity with Gantt/PERT charts and earned value management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and schedule to meet program objectives.
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Uses Gantt, PERT, milestone charts and EVMS to gauge progress and identify variances.

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE 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 an opening for a Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on-site daily in Palmdale, CA with a 4/10 work schedule.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: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 areasLevel 2 Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree.Must have an active Government 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.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Microsoft Project and/or IMS.Experience with EVMS.Experience with schedule analytics and risk assessment tools.We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you?At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating- 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: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00The 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.