Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

11d•$89,400 - $134,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite in Melbourne, FL. 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. We are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR Associate's Degree with 7 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience
Scheduling and planning experience
Experience with EVMS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Basic understanding of Microsoft Project
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. government Secret Clearance
Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience
Excel Macro/VBA Skills
Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment
Experience in Deltek Cobra
Experience in Deltek Acumen Risk
Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
Schedule Management Experience and MS Project Experience

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
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