Sentinel – Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (14838)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense systems is seeking a Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst in Roy, UT. This role involves developing program measurement baselines, conducting risk analyses, and utilizing various project management tools. Candidates should have a degree and relevant experience, along with a DoD Secret Clearance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience required with a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment software tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with management to develop program measurement baseline.
• Perform Schedule risk analyses and resolve critical path issues.
• Utilize project management techniques to gauge progress.

Skills

Analytical ability

Project management

Excel Macro/VBA

Strong PC skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MS Project

P6 Primavera

Deltek Open Plan

Deltek Cobra/MPM

Deltek Acumen

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 a Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package._

**What You’ll Get To Do:**

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

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Participating in month-end Earned Value reporting close activities.

**Position Benefits:**

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

**Job Qualifications**

**You’ll Bring These Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience - OR - a PhD with 1 year of related professional experience. 9 years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

+ Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years

+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need

+ Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, or other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools.

+ Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment.

+ Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.

+ Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience.

+ Excel Macro/VBA Skills

+ Strong analytical ability.

**These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:**

+ Active SCI (SSBI) or DoD Top Secret security clearance (with a full investigation within the past 6 years).

+ Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling

+ 2+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.

+ Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools

+ Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.

+ Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00

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.