Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst to support the AS Business Management organization. The position is based in Melbourne, Florida, and requires working onsite daily. The analyst will work closely with Program Leadership to meet program goals and objectives by developing and coordinating integrated plans and schedules, monitoring progress, analyzing risks, and helping address schedule conflicts and performance variances. The role uses project planning and control techniques, including Gantt and PERT charts, milestones, and earned value management. The position offers flexible work arrangements as described by the company, learning opportunities, exposure to a variety of projects and customers, and a team environment. The listed salary range is $72,100 to $108,100 per year; additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, or a discretionary bonus, depending on the position and eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in program planning, project management, industrial engineering, or a similar planning function; alternatively, a master’s degree with entry-level experience.
- Ability to work onsite daily in Melbourne, Florida.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
- Aerospace or defense industry experience.
- Awareness of Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Excel Macro/VBA skills.
- Experience with Deltek Cobra.
- Experience with Deltek Acumen Risk.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, develop, and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet program objectives.
- Ensure major project and program schedules and plans are integrated horizontally and vertically across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality groups.
- Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, and identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
- Use Gantt charts, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress, identify performance variances, and focus intervention on critical areas.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 9/80 schedule
- 401(k) matching program
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position and eligibility
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
