Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at levels 2 or 3. The role focuses on detailed schedule, resource, and cost analysis across multiple programs and contracts in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ.

You will interface with cross-functional teams, develop the Integrated Master Schedule, and implement EVMS and other best practices while preparing weekly status reports and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling OR Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience.
• 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 experience.
• Consideration of an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
• Interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and Program/Project Managers.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Implement scheduling best practices prescribed by industry (DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, EVMS, CCP).
• Provide weekly status and reporting.
• Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR).

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Scheduling software

MS Project

Open Plan

Primavera P6

Deltek

PS3

Milestone

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project 2016

Open Plan

PS3

Primavera P6

Milestone Professional

Deltek

Job description

Location & Logistics

Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ.

Travel: 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance: None available.

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Top‑Secret clearance.

Position Overview

Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 2 or 3. The role can be filled at either level.

Responsible for detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis across multiple programs and contracts.

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, and Program/Project Managers.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives and ensure schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
• Implement scheduling best practices 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+ year of experience.
• 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 experience.
• Consideration of an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency 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, SSI Tools).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top‑Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Project 2016.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Schedule Management.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Active US Government Top‑Secret clearance.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100 – $125,200.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400 – $155,400.

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO.

Potential overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for higher roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.