Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Warner Robins, GA

1d•$111,700 - $167,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Senior Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst, you'll be integral in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This integrated scheduler role will be located full-time onsite in Warner Robbins, GA. This position will report to the Division Scheduling Manager and will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Corporation Defense Systems programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of stated professional experience; Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or 12 years of related experience with a high school diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of degree
Requires US Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Requires experience with scheduling software (i.e. MS Project) or equivalent, supporting development and/or production programs
Requires a minimum 2 years of working experience with EVMS

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) software (i.e., Open Plan, Primavera P6)
Experience with MS Project Server
Experience with resource loading Schedules
Strong skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint
Schedule Management for Development & Production programs
Familiarity with Production “Standards” for progress measurement
Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) approach and execution
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) Clearance and Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI)

Responsibilities

Provide Engineering planning/scheduling support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) to establish program baseline and manage program execution
Evaluate subcontract / supplier schedules and integrate into IMS
Collaborate with IPTs/CAMs to determine, monitor, and update program schedules with consideration of operational budgets, and manpower requirements
Track plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, prepare & implement change requests, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts
Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis in deriving solutions / recommendations to address program issues with collaboration with multiple functions
Develop and present weekly/monthly program schedule performance metrics, including Tier 1 summary schedules
Collaborate with development & production team(s) to validate project progress (i.e. Earned Value via QBDs)
Interface / collaborate with the financial team to ensure program cost and schedule integration
Prepares and support major program reviews / events including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
Prepare and validate month end IMS submittal to customer in accordance with contractual requirements (IPMR, IPMDAR) in conjunction with scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to: DCMA DECM compliance metrics, IPMR, IPMDAR DI-MGMT-81861, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Critical Path Analysis, Schedule horizontal and vertical integration, Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
Understands Engineering Statement of Work (SOW), product details, and processes to provide recommendations for critical management decisions
Understanding of schedule performance impacts on program financials
Effective engagement with various levels of leadership
Develop / support new business proposal efforts
Participate in company / organization process improvement, automation, and innovation initiatives