Senior Master Scheduler – IMS, EVM & Risk

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 111,700 - 167,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (level 4) to join its Business Management team on-site.

The role requires a team player with strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across engineering, finance, and manufacturing. Ideal candidates have experience with scheduling tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, Deltek, and IPMDAR

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with schedule risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Coordinate schedule assessments and deliver executive briefings.
• Conduct critical-path analysis and risk modeling to support decisions.
• Identify and resolve critical-path conflicts and implement corrective actions.
• Produce weekly status reports and milestone charts using scheduling tools.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and DCMA 14-point schedule practices.
• Collaborate with project managers to define scope and resource needs.
• Lead integration of schedule data within MS Project Server/Enterprise environments.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (level 4) to join its Business Management team on-site.

The role requires a team player with strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across engineering, finance, and manufacturing. Ideal candidates have experience with scheduling tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, Deltek, and IPMDAR