Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (18802)

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

1d•$89,400 - $134,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst to join their team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support Advanced Programs in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. At Northrop Grumman, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Their pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled them to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. They 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. Their culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and they have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Their employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on their continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to their team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. They take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing their employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With their competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, they have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Business, Aerospace and Defense, or related professional experience; a Master's degree with 3 year; or 9 years with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of degree
Must be a US Citizen with an active in-scope U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (obtained or renewed within the last 6 years and able to obtain Special Access Program-SAP)
Requires 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Requires experience in project management/ execution and closeout
Requires experience planning, scheduling, and managing projects with many different stakeholders
Requires experience developing content, packaging, and briefing communication
Requires experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel (VBA and/or Macros)

Nice To Haves

Active SCI (SSBI) or Top Secret Security Clearance (with a full investigation within the past 6 years)
Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles
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
Experience with P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, or other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools
Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
Strong analytical ability

Responsibilities

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.
Prepares and submits IPMDAR artifacts with cost analyst
Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Utilize 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.
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
Participate in month-end Earned Value reporting close activities.