Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Level 3 or 4 to join its Space Sector team in Dulles, Virginia. The role supports multiple programs and contracts by analyzing schedules, resources, work, and costs; developing and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules (IMS); and helping ensure schedules are integrated and meet program objectives. The analyst works with functional teams, suppliers, and program or project managers, and provides analysis and recommendations to leadership. The position applies industry scheduling practices, including DCMA 14-point assessments, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), and schedule performance and health metrics. It also includes weekly status reporting and conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits. An active Top Secret clearance is required when applying. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree and 3 or more years of such experience.
- Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree and 6 or more 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 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.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at the time of application.
- Proficiency in MS Project 2016.
- Experience with resource-loading schedules.
- Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
- Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
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/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, 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
