Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

8d • $75,800 - $141,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Level 2 or Level 3 to join its team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role supports multiple programs and contracts by performing schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis; preparing and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules; and ensuring program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated. The analyst works with functional and supplier teams and Program or Project Managers, makes recommendations to address problems, develops presentation content, and presents to leadership. The position also involves weekly status reporting and schedule audits and reviews. Travel is 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A clearance is not required to start, but the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree and at least 1 year of that experience.
• 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.
• 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, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek, or SSI Tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Project 2016.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and Schedule Management experience.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

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 or Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives and ensure schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
• Implement industry scheduling best practices, including DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, EVMS, Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, 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