Sentinel - Principal or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (19951)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Specialist (Level 3 or 4) in Roy, UT to support the Sentinel Program. The role develops integrated baselines and analyzes cost, schedule and technical performance, coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

The position requires MS Project/PRIMAVERA experience, DoD Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25%. Northrop Grumman offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.
• Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, OR other Schedule Risk Assessment Tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel with Macro/VBA
• US citizenship is a prerequisite. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance Secret.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with management to develop an integrated program measurement baseline for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Work within a cross-functional team including program management, technical, production, and finance staff.
• Perform schedule risk analyses and resolve risky schedules, critical path issues, and network logic conflicts.
• Perform metrics reviews and predictive analyses to improve cost, schedule, and performance.
• Use Gantt, PERT, milestones, EVMS and other PM tools to track progress and identify variances.
• Incorporate contractual changes to keep baselines realistic.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Open Plan

Deltek Cobra/MPM

Deltek Acumen

Schedule risk tools

Excel VBA

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MS Project Server

EVMS

Earned Value Mgmt tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 frontier 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real‑life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Specialist (Level 3 OR 4). This opening is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Specialist (level 3) or Sr. Program Planning and Scheduling Specialist (level 4).

What You Get To Do

Coordinate with business management and project management staff to develop an integrated program measurement baseline to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program.

Work within a team environment consisting of program management, technical, production, financial and other supporting staff

Perform Schedule risk analyses and work with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues, and network logic conflicts.

Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.

Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Specialist (level 3) or Sr. Program Planning and Scheduling Specialist (level 4).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Specialist (level 3)

• Minimum of 5 years related experience with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.
• Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, OR other Schedule Risk Assessment Tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel with Macro/VBA
• US citizenship is a prerequisite. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance Secret.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 25% of the time.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Program Planning and Scheduling Specialist (level 4)

• Minimum of 8 years related experience with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD.
• Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, OR other Schedule Risk Assessment Tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel with Macro/VBA
• US citizenship is a prerequisite. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance Secret
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance
• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience
• Demonstrated experience with supplier relationship management
• Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment
• Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools
• Experience in Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
• 1+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such that 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.