Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 5

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off for vacation

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 5 to join our Space Sector team in Promontory, UT. This role involves detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts, along with presenting recommendations to leadership.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with scheduling software, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree with significant experience in planning and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of professional experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed schedule, resource, work and cost analysis.
• Create and present presentation content for various levels of leadership.
• Implement scheduling best practices.

Skills

Program/project planning and scheduling

Strong PC skills

Scheduling software proficiency

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Relocation Assistance: None. Clearance required at start: None. Travel: Yes, approximately 10% of the time.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 5 to join our Space Sector team in Promontory, UT. The analyst will conduct detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts, and present recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Basic: Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, OR Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience. Additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Extensive experience with scheduling software (MS Project, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek, SSI Tools). Proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule management.
• No clearance required to start.

• Preferred: Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00. Salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, market conditions, and may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for higher‑level positions.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.