Senior Planning Engineer — IPT & EVM Lead

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Engineer Planning Analyst to coordinate with technical leadership and cross-functional IPTs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met in Training and Support Equipment development.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, delivering presentations to stakeholders, and maintaining schedules using EV and IMS processes, with onsite work in Melbourne, FL or other listed sites. Strong CAM/EVM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with required experience per job listing.
• Experience in project management and control accounts.
• Experience with CAM and EVM methodologies.
• Experience in contracts executing earned value management.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with technical leadership in an IPT to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Manage cross functional & horizontal execution for Training & Support Equipment development.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers and stakeholders.
• Define and monitor project tasks and schedule, maintaining Engineering rhythm.
• Serve as Work Package Manager for Training and Support Equipment disciplines.
• Track budget actuals and EV performance; participate in IMS and CAM status reviews.
• Support logistics staffing, documentation, and forecasts.
• Align with QSST & IMS and adhere to internal processes.

Skills

Project management

CAM

EVM

MS Office

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Engineer Planning Analyst to coordinate with technical leadership and cross-functional IPTs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met in Training and Support Equipment development.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, delivering presentations to stakeholders, and maintaining schedules using EV and IMS processes, with onsite work in Melbourne, FL or other listed sites. Strong CAM/EVM skills are essential.