Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (Level 3) to build and maintain an integrated master schedule and support Earned Value Management implementation on a on-site with hybrid work basis.

The role requires strong experience with Microsoft Project and MS Office, plus the ability to coordinate with internal/external teams and leadership while ensuring schedule integrity and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of Business Management experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of Business Management experience.
• Will consider 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Integrated Master Schedule.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Full understanding Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and be able to support implementation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plan and schedule to meet program objectives.
• Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Provide program planning and scheduling support to internal and external customers.
• Implement automated planning software to perform schedule analysis and reporting, including critical path analysis and schedule risk assessments.
• Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques.
• Assist in creating and presenting content to leadership, coordinating with multiple functional teams and program managers.
• Support/coordinate internal and external surveillance audits and DCMA reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with NG Earned Value Management System.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Risk analysis

Schedule analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Master's Degree in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Integrated Master Schedule

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Launch Vehicles Business Unit is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 3, supporting our Chandler, AZ site. This Analyst must be capable of creating and maintaining a resource loaded schedule network that is the core of a schedule-driven EVMS implementation. This position is an on-site position with the possibility of hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.
• Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Provide program planning and scheduling support to internal and external customers. This includes gathering of source planning data, logical sequencing of activities, establishing activity durations and loading of resources in an Integrated Master Schedule Network for the purpose of providing status reporting and earned value analysis of work performed against the approved baseline plan.
• Implement automated planning software to perform schedule analysis and reporting, including critical path analysis and assessment, schedule risk assessments, schedule health metrics analysis.
• Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques.
• Able to assist in the creation and presentation of content to various levels of leadership, efficiently work with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and Program/Project Managers and exert some influence on peers and internal customers.
• Support/coordinate internal and external surveillance audits and DCMA surveillance reviews, and integrated baseline reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, with particular focus on implementation of the NG Earned Value Management System.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in Business Management - OR - Master's Degree with 3+ years of experience in Business Management
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Project & the development of an Integrated Master Schedule
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Full understanding Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and be able to support implementation on program with varying contract types.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Prior experience with DI-MGMT-81650 and related government requirements
• Experience in supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs)
• Active DOD or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

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Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

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