Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 83,400 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Level 2 or 3. Location options include Aurora, CO; Dulles, VA; McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD.

The role requires detailed IMS development, cross‑functional interface, and travel up to 10%. The candidate will perform schedule and cost analysis, present to leadership, and implement industry scheduling best practices while maintaining an active Top‑Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in program/project planning and scheduling or Master’s with 1+ year.
• Will consider +4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong PC skills with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone, Deltek, SSI).
• Active Top‑Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
• Make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to leadership.
• Interface with functional teams, supplier teams, and Program/Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives.
• Implement scheduling best practices: DCMA 14‑point, IPMR DI‑MGMT‑81861, EVMS, Critical Path, SRA, metrics.
• Provide weekly status and reporting.
• Conduct IBR and JSR audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling software experience

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

MS Project 2016

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project 2016

Open Plan

PS3

Primavera P6

Milestone Professional

Deltek

SSI Tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 2 or 3

Location options: Aurora CO; Dulles VA; McLean VA; Linthicum MD.

Candidate can be hired at Level 2 or Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
• Make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership.
• Interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, as well as the Program/Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
• Implement scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:
  • DCMA 14‑point
  • IPMR DI‑MGMT‑81861
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
  • Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
• Provide weekly status and reporting.
• Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling OR Master’s degree with 1+ years of professional experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling software (e.g., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek and SSI Tools).
• Requires an active Top‑Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with resource loading schedules.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

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

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.