Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

6d • $98,900 - $185,000

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Level 3 or 4 to join its Space Sector team in Linthicum, Maryland. The role supports multiple programs and contracts by conducting schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis; coordinating integrated program schedules; and helping ensure program objectives are met. The analyst works with functional and supplier teams and program or project managers, makes recommendations to resolve issues, and prepares and presents information to leadership. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance at application, with the ability to obtain SCI access, and includes travel 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available.

The position may be filled at either Level 3 or Level 4. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), implementing industry scheduling practices, providing weekly status and reports, and conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews and Joint Surveillance Reviews. Northrop Grumman describes its culture as collaborative and curious, and its work as supporting human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of that experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree and at least 6 years of that experience.
• An additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek, and SSI Tools.
• Active Top Secret clearance at the time of application, with the ability to obtain SCI access.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Project 2016.
• Experience with resource-loading schedules.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and schedule management experience.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Experience with Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
• Recommend solutions to problems, create presentation content, and present to various levels of leadership.
• Interface with functional teams, supplier teams, and the Program/Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives and ensure schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
• Implement scheduling best practices, including DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, EVMS, Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), and schedule performance and health metrics and analysis.
• Provide weekly status and reporting.
• Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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