Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

3d • $98,900 - $185,000

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 Linthicum, Maryland. The position supports multiple programs and contracts by performing detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis; making recommendations to solve problems; and preparing and presenting content to leadership. The analyst works with functional and supplier teams and Program/Project Managers to develop and maintain integrated program schedules and support program objectives.

The role includes preparing, developing, and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), applying industry scheduling practices and metrics, providing weekly status reports, and conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits. Other duties may be assigned. The role 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 3: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree and 3+ years of such experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling, or a master's degree and 6+ years of such experience.
• An additional 4+ 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, and SSI Tools.
• Active Top Secret clearance at the time of application and ability to obtain SCI access.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions involving a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Project 2016.
• Experience with resource-loading schedules.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) 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.
• 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 practices including DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, 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 and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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