Northrop Grumman

Principal Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler

Northrop Grumman$98K — $148K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience.
  • Consideration for 9 years of applicable experience without a degree.
  • Expertise in program scheduling with tools like Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, or Deltek Open Plan.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for position.
  • Current active U.S. Government Secret security clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and control the program schedule baseline using product development planning knowledge.
  • Collaborate with business and project management to create an integrated program measurement baseline.
  • Use project scheduling software to monitor project progress and address performance variances.
  • Conduct project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to improve outcomes.
  • Perform schedule risk analysis and assist program managers in resolving schedule and logic conflicts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan options.
  • Savings plan opportunities.
  • Paid time off policies.
  • Education assistance programs available.
  • Training and development support.
  • 9/80 work schedule option where applicable.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Planning Analyst/SCHEDULER based out of Linthicum, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.

What You'll Get to Do:

The Planner/Scheduler will be hired directly into our Scheduling Center of Excellence and placed on programs within the Mission Systems (MS) Sector. The MS scheduling organization focuses on skill development and, most importantly, creates a pathway for professional development and progression. The Center of Excellence provides training within a standard, common tool suite that allows for speed, productivity and integration while facilitating compliance and focusing on program execution.

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for coordinating with engineering and operations teams to decompose scope and develop the program's schedule baseline. This position will work within a team environment consisting of program management, technical, production, financial and other supporting staff. This is a career building role that provides exposure to contract management, production operations, risk and opportunity management and program management practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong teambuilding skills, exhibit strong in, and possess comprehensive verbal and written communication/presentation skills.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Apply knowledge of product development planning to establish and control the program schedule baseline; coordinate with a multifunctional teams to update status for management decision making on complex development and production programs.
  • Coordinate with business management and project management staff to develop an integrated program measurement baseline to manage cost, schedule and technical performance of the program
  • Use project scheduling software to plan and gauge progress against the plan. Identifies performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas with the technical (engineering and operations) leads. Works with the program team to develop courses of action and risk mitigation strategies to address performance issues.
  • Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule and technical performance.
  • Perform Schedule risk analyses and works with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues and network logic conflicts.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years professional related experience -OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of professional related experience.
  • Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
  • Program scheduling experience using Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, Deltek Open Plan or other related scheduling tool.
  • Experience using MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
  • US Citizenship is required
  • Current, active US Government Secret security clearance is required.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
  • 3 years of program scheduling experience Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, Deltek Open Plan or other related scheduling tool.
  • Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.
  • Working knowledge of EVMS guidelines and processes.


What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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