Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (level 4) for an on-site position in Melbourne, Florida. Because the work is classified, virtual and telecommute arrangements are not available. The role prepares and coordinates integrated program plans and schedules, ensures cross-functional schedule integration, monitors progress and risk, and uses project-management methods to identify performance variances and areas requiring intervention. The position requires an active Secret clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in program planning, scheduling, and/or industry-related fields; or a master’s degree and 6 years of such experience; or 12 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Demonstrated experience using MS Project, including detailed development of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in material cost management.
- Experience with SAP and/or COBRA.
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 horizontally and vertically integrated across finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
- Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, and identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
- Use Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress, identify performance variances, and focus attention or intervention on critical areas.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- A friendly team environment
- Work/life balance
- Health insurance and healthcare benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- 9/80 schedule
- 401(k) matching
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
