Sentinel- Principal or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (Level 3/4) - (20609)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

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/Senior Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst for the Sentinel program, based in Roy, UT. You will manage EVMS-compliant schedules, support IPT activities, and align schedules with earned value management to enable monthly reporting and audits.

The role emphasizes proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek tools; DoD clearance is required, and a 10% travel expectation is noted. This is a full-time position with a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience; 3 years with master’s degree; 0 years with PhD; or 9 years with HS diploma in lieu of a degree.
• 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.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance (Secret/Top Secret).
• Willingness to travel domestically ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain EVMS compliant scheduling processes across MS Project Server and Primavera P6 for all program phases.
• Support IPT activities including program support personnel, proposals and monthly deliverables (IPMDAR).
• Ensure scheduling meets reporting requirements and provide metrics analysis for process improvement.
• Provide day-to-day IPT support with guidance and troubleshooting.
• Advise program managers on integrating schedules with Earned Value Management and prepare for reviews/audits.
• On-site role with minimal travel.

Skills

EVMS scheduling

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Open Plan

Deltek Cobra/MPM

Deltek Acumen

Schedule Risk Analysis

MS Excel

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

HS Diploma in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Project Server

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst /Sr. Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst. 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 & Scheduling Analyst level (level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst level (level 4).

What you will get to do:

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain the division EVMS compliant scheduling processes across an assigned element operations to include MS Project Server and Oracle Primavera P6 environments and all program phases from early investment through sustainment and deactivation.
• Support specific IPT team activities including but not limited to: program support personnel, proposal and strategy support and specific program planning and scheduling activities in support of monthly deliverable (IPMDAR) generation.
• Ensure the scheduling implementation meets the reporting requirements along with providing analysis on metrics to provide insight into process excellence and continual improvement.
• Provide day-to-day support to assigned element IPT team with guidance, troubleshooting, and satisfying programmatic requirements.
• Advise program business managers on integrating project schedules with Earned Value Management and support internal and external reviews and audits.
• Perform role on-site at the identified work location with minimal travel requirements.

• 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.

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

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst (Level 3) Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 0 years of experience with PhD, or 9 years of experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma in lieu of a degree Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling Requires experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, OR other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel. Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.) Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.

Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst (Level 4) Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with master’s degree, 4 years of experience with PhD, or 12 years of experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma in lieu of a degree Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling Requires experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, OR other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel. Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.) Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years) 1+ years of EVMS and program planning experience in an EVMS environment, including experience with Cobra, Acumen Fuse, change management, and risk management tools and processes. At least one year of experience leading projects and/or driving schedule performance, with proficiency in schedule analytics, schedule risk assessment, cost/schedule integration, and project management techniques—including Gantt charts, PERT, milestone charts, and earned value management to analyze metrics, predict cost, schedule, and technical impacts, assess progress, identify variances, and focus intervention on critical areas. Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment or P6 Primavera Multi-file environment Experience using SSI Tools in a Department of Defense Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) environment. Requires Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.