Principal or Sr Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman

99d • $100,300 - $150,500

About The Position

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. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) or Senior Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on-site in Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the AS Business Management organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of program planning and scheduling experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of stated experience or an additional 4 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree for Level 3
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS
• Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs
• Active DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access required to start for Level 3
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of program planning and scheduling experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of stated experience or an additional 6 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree for Level 4
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS for Level 4
• Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs for Level 4
• Active DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access required to start for Level 4

Nice To Haves

• Experience in material cost management
• Experience with EVM
• Experience with SAP and MPM &/or COBRA

Responsibilities

• Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives
• Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
• Uses 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

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Friendly team environment
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 schedule
• Great 401K matching program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree