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 Redondo Beach, California. 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 resolve problems, and prepares and presents content to leadership. The role includes preparing, developing, and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to meet program objectives and ensure horizontal and vertical integration. It also applies industry scheduling practices, including DCMA 14-point, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, EVMS, critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and schedule performance and health metrics. The analyst provides weekly status and reporting and conducts Integrated Baseline Reviews and Joint Surveillance Reviews. Other duties may be assigned. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. The position may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4.
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.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
- 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.
- 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, 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
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
