Principal/Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

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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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts to join us in the pursuit of top-tier program performance on Low Rate Initial Production and Full Rate Production Advanced Weapon Programs. The positions are based out of based out of Northridge, CA and will report to the Business unit Scheduling Manager over Advanced Weapons. This role is fast paced and demanding. It will require a high level of work ethic and strategic adaptability. This role will be responsible for the development, organization, and status of program schedule execution. They are also accountable for Program schedule performance reporting, analysis, and compliance. This role will be responsible for implementing data driven analytics into effective program performance outcomes . Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad and deep skill set that is balanced across leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk/opportunity management, business acumen, and proposal-based capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Science, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated Aerospace and Defense Business experience
Extensive knowledge of establishing program IMPs, schedules, and baselines at award for execution cost and compliance
Extensive knowledge and recent Working experience with Department of Defense ACAT programs to implement and execute Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. Cobra), Microsoft Project, Power BI, Project Server, Microsoft Office Suite, and Cost Accounting principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain Interim or Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Science, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of stated Aerospace and Defense Business experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with CostPoint, IBM Cognos software (or another similar software), database software
Experience interfacing with customers or government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit
Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a keen attention to detail
Strong project management skills
Experience supporting competitive and sole source proposals with values greater than $250M
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
Experience in Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA), Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs)

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
Work with the finance, planning, and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on schedule analysis and metrics
Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Division/Sector/Corporate leadership
Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel
Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
Calculation and tracking of material related metrics
Interface with Supply Chain, Planners, and Buyers to ensure up to date forecasts and maintain accuracy
Prepare reports and provide recommendations to program management teams
Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule/technical integration
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
Analyze schedule for critical path, recognizing implications of changes and assists in the development and incorporation of work-around plans into the schedule when change is required
Work with the Capture Lead, Proposal Manager, and core teams to develop the compliant proposal and supporting deliverables
Provide support to the proposal team by developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals that effectively represent the proposal strategy and baseline