Principal or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

6d • $89,400 - $167,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal (level 3) or Senior Principal (level 4) Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst as an onsite individual contributor in Melbourne, Florida. The role supports program objectives by developing and coordinating integrated master plans and schedules, ensuring alignment across company functions, and monitoring schedule performance. Due to the classified nature of the work, virtual and telecommuting arrangements are not available. The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available.

The level 3 position requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, a master's degree and 3 years, or 9 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree. The level 4 position requires a bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, a master's degree and 6 years, or 12 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Both levels require demonstrated experience developing an Integrated Master Schedule and with Earned Value Management practices.

The company describes flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, a friendly team environment, work/life balance, and a 9/80 schedule. Compensation ranges are $89,400–$134,200 for the primary level and $111,700–$167,500 for the secondary level. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• For level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in program planning, scheduling, and/or industry-related fields; or master's degree with 3 years of such experience; or 9 years of applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• For level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in program planning, scheduling, and/or industry-related fields; or master's degree with 6 years of such experience; or 12 years of applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Demonstrated experience in developing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in material cost management.
• Experience with SAP and MPM and/or COBRA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet program objectives.
• Ensure major project and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across functional groups, including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
• Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, and identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Use Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress, identify performance variances, and focus intervention on critical areas.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• 9/80 schedule.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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