Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

5d • $79,600 - $148,300

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Level 2 or Level 3 to join its Space Sector team in Huntsville, Alabama. The position supports multiple programs and contracts by performing detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis, and by preparing and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that meet program objectives and are horizontally and vertically integrated. The analyst interfaces with functional and supplier teams and program or project managers, recommends solutions to problems, prepares presentations for leadership, and provides weekly status and reporting.

The role applies industry scheduling practices, including DCMA 14-point analysis, subcontractor integration, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, EVMS, critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and schedule performance and health metrics. It also involves conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews and Joint Surveillance Reviews audits, along with other duties as assigned. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

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 such 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 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, 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 DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Project 2019.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and Schedule Management experience.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• An active 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 scheduling best practices, including DCMA 14-point analysis, subcontractor integration, 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