Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Level 2 or Level 3 to join its team in Dulles, Virginia. The role supports multiple programs and contracts, including work related to human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery. An active Top Secret clearance is required at the time of application, with the ability to obtain SCI access. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available. The analyst performs detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis; develops and coordinates Integrated Master Schedules; and helps ensure program schedules are integrated horizontally and vertically and meet program objectives. The position applies industry scheduling practices, supports program reviews and audits, reports status, and communicates recommendations and analyses to teams and leadership. The position may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3.
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 2 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.
- Active Top Secret clearance at the time of application and ability to obtain SCI access.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in MS Project 2016.
- Experience with resource-loading schedules.
- Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and schedule management experience.
- 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 industry 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 insurance
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
