Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

3d • $79,600 - $148,300 • Onsite

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 Linthicum, Maryland. The position supports multiple programs and contracts by performing detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis. The analyst works with functional and supplier teams and program or project managers, makes recommendations to solve problems, and prepares and presents content to leadership.

The role prepares, develops, and coordinates Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to meet program objectives and maintain horizontal and vertical integration. It also applies industry scheduling practices, provides weekly status and reporting, and conducts Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance at application and the ability to obtain SCI access. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree with at least 1 year of such experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree with at least 2 years of such 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 MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek, or 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 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.
• Make recommendations to solve problems.
• Create presentation content and present it 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 scheduling best practices, including DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, Earned Value Management System (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 eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions.

What This Job Offers

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