Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 2 or 3 to support programs in the Space Sector across various US locations. Responsibilities include performing detailed schedule and resource analysis, preparing Integrated Master Schedules, and conducting audits.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in program/project planning. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and potential bonuses. Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years or Master's with 1+ year in program/project planning.
• 5+ years of professional experience for Level 3 or Master's with 3+ years.
• Consideration for 4+ years experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed schedule and resource analysis for multiple programs.
• Prepare and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule to meet program objectives.
• Implement scheduling best practices, including EVMS and Schedule Risk Analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera P6)

Resource loading schedules

Experience with EVMS

Active Top-Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Project 2016

Primavera P6

Deltek

Job description

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 2 or 3. This role will support programs in the Space Sector across locations such as Aurora, CO; Dulles, VA; McLean, VA and Linthicum, MD.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
• Make recommendations, create presentation content, and present to various leadership levels.
• Interface with functional teams, supplier teams, and Program/Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives, ensuring schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
• Implement scheduling best practices including DCMA 14‑point IPMR DI‑MGMT‑81861, EVMS, Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), Schedule Performance and Health Metrics.
• Provide weekly status and reporting.
• Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Review (JSR) audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 1+ year of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience 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 a degree.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with scheduling software (e.g., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek, SSI Tools).
• Active Top‑Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with resource loading schedules.
• Experience with EVMS.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Long‑term incentives are available for senior positions.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make 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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Other Information

Location options: Aurora, CO; Dulles, VA; McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD. This position may be Level 2 or Level 3.

Relocation assistance is not available. Travel required: yes (10% of the time).

Clearance required at start: yes (Top Secret).

Application period approximately 20 days from posting date.