Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

1d • $72,100 - $108,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Program Planning Scheduling Analyst to join its team in an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida. The role prepares, develops, and coordinates integrated master plans and schedules to meet program objectives, ensuring schedules are integrated across company functional groups. The analyst tracks schedules, assesses risk, resolves critical-path and network-logic conflicts, and uses project management techniques to monitor progress and identify performance variances. Travel is 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A Secret clearance is required, though clearance is not required to start; the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain one.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in business, finance, accounting, program control, or similar industry-related fields, or a master's degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Experience with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Excel macro/VBA skills.
• Experience working in a Microsoft Project Server environment.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra.
• Experience with Deltek Acumen Risk.
• Knowledge of DCMA health metrics.
• Schedule management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet program objectives.
• Ensure project and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality functions.
• 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 and identify performance variances, supporting focus and intervention in critical areas.

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: Entry Level