Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst in Aurora, CO. The role involves detailed analysis and recommendations for multiple programs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and considerable experience in planning and scheduling, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.

The position commands a primary salary range of $83,400 – $125,200, with various benefits. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory at application time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years or Master's degree with 1+ years in program/project planning.
• 5+ years in program/project planning for Level 3 or Master's degree with 3+ years.
• Strong PC skills and experience with scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed schedule and resource analysis for multiple programs.
• Make recommendations to solve problems and present to leadership.
• Prepare and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Earned Value Management Systems

Schedule Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Project 2016

Primavera P6

Open Plan

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

This role can be located in one of the following locations: Aurora CO; Dulles VA; McLean VA; or Linthicum MD.

In This Job, You Will

• 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 in program/project planning and scheduling.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
• 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).

About Space Sector

We are an industry‑leading provider of prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 – $125,200.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and, for certain positions, long‑term incentives. The company provides a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

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.