Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 5

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst to join our Linthicum, MD team. The role focuses on detailed IMS development, schedule integration, and performance analysis across multiple programs and contracts.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, prepare baselines, conduct IBR/JSR activities, and apply EVMS and DPMA guidelines to ensure on-time delivery while supporting a dynamic defense mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years in program planning and scheduling.
• Master's degree with 10+ years in program planning and scheduling.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

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 leadership.
• Interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and the Program/Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet objectives.
• Implement scheduling best practices including DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, EVMS, and CPS analyses.
• Provide weekly status and reporting; conduct IBR and JSR audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Data analysis

Communication with leadership

Interpersonal collaboration

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: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 5, to join our team in 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

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling - OR - Master's degree with 10+ 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 (i.e., 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

• Proficient in MS Project 2016.
• Experience with resource loading schedules.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and Schedule Management.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Experience with Structured Solutions Inc (SSI) tools.

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00

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.

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.