Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 2/3 to drive Integrated Master Schedule development and program performance.

The role interfaces with multiple functional and supplier teams and requires experience with industry scheduling practices and EVMS. The position emphasizes detailed schedule analysis, presenting findings to leadership, and supporting IBR/JSR audits, weekly status reporting, and continuous improvement of schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with scheduling experience.
• 2+ years in program/project planning and scheduling for Level 2; 5+ years for Level 3.
• Will consider 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint) and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop IMS schedules to meet program objectives.
• Analyze schedule, resources, costs; present to leadership.
• Coordinate with functional and supplier teams and PM.
• Support IBR/JSR audits and weekly status reporting.

Skills

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

PowerPoint

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: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

We are looking for a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

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 including:
• 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 scheduling.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a 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

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.

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.