Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

1d • $81,400 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (level 3) for an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida. The role develops and coordinates integrated master plans and schedules to meet program objectives, ensuring that schedules are integrated across company functions. It tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, resolves critical-path and network-logic conflicts, and uses project-management techniques to monitor progress and identify variances. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

The primary level salary range is $81,400 to $122,000. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. The company offers health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations in business, finance, accounting, program control, or similar industry-related fields: bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience; master's degree and 3 years; associate's degree and 7 years; or high school diploma/GED and 9 years.
• Scheduling and planning experience.
• Experience with earned value management systems (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, as determined by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Excel macro/VBA skills.
• Experience working in a Microsoft Project Server environment.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra.
• Experience with Deltek Acumen Risk.
• Knowledge of DCMA health metrics.
• Schedule management experience and Microsoft Project experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet program objectives.
• Ensure major project and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
• Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, and identify and resolve critical-path and network-logic conflicts.
• Use Gantt, PERT, and milestone charts, earned value management, and other project-management techniques to gauge progress, identify performance variances, and focus attention on critical areas.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior