RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support Advanced Programs in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division.
Roles and Responsibilities- 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.
- Perform Schedule risk analyses and work with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues, and network logic conflicts.
- Prepares and submits IPMDAR artifacts with cost analyst
- Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Utilize Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
- Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
- Participate in month-end Earned Value reporting close activities.
Basic Qualifications- Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business, Aerospace and Defense, or related professional experience; a Master's degree with 3 year; or 9 years with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of degree
- Must be a US Citizen with an active in-scope U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (obtained or renewed within the last 6 years and able to obtain Special Access Program-SAP)
- Requires 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
- Requires experience in project management/ execution and closeout
- Requires experience planning, scheduling, and managing projects with many different stakeholders
- Requires experience developing content, packaging, and briefing communication
- Requires experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel (VBA and/or Macros)
Preferred Qualifications- Active SCI (SSBI) or Top Secret Security Clearance (with a full investigation within the past 6 years)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles
- Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
- 2+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
- Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools
- Experience with P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, or other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools
- Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
- Strong analytical ability
Position BenefitsAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00
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.
