Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Level 2 or Level 3 to join its Space Sector team in Redondo Beach, California. The role supports multiple programs and contracts by analyzing schedules, resources, work, and costs; developing recommendations and presentations for leadership; and coordinating with functional teams, suppliers, and program or project managers. The analyst prepares, develops, and coordinates Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to meet program objectives and ensure schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated. The role applies industry scheduling practices, including DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, EVMS, critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and schedule performance and health metrics. Responsibilities also include weekly status reporting and participation in Integrated Baseline Reviews and Joint Surveillance Reviews.
Requirements
- Level 2: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a Master's degree and 1+ year of such experience.
- Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a Master's degree and 3+ years of such experience.
- An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek, and SSI Tools.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
- Experience with resource-loading schedules.
- Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
- Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
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 insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime and shift differential, depending on the position
- Potential discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
