Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2/3 - Redondo Beach CA

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or equivalent work experience without a degree.
  • 2+ years for Level 2 or 5+ years for Level 3 in program/project planning and scheduling.
  • Strong PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
  • Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for programs.
  • Make recommendations and present findings to leadership.
  • Interface with functional and supplier teams as well as project managers.
  • Coordinate and develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives.
  • Implement scheduling best practices including DCMA standards and EVMS.
  • Provide weekly status updates and analysis reporting.
  • Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and other audits.

Benefits

  • Veterans and military families are encouraged to apply.
  • Collaborative workplace culture committed to mission success.
  • Opportunity for career development and exposure to diverse projects.
  • Engagement with multiple functional teams and leadership opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3, to join our team in Redondo Beach CA.

This position can be filled at either Level 2 or 3.

In this job, you will:

Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
Make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership.
Interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, as well as the Program/Project Manager.
Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
Implement scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:
DCMA 14-point
IPMR DI-MGMT-81861
Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Critical Path Analysis
Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
Provide weekly status and reporting
Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
Other duties as assigned.
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2: Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling - OR - Master's degree with 1+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with scheduling software (i.e., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek and SSI Tools).
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with resource loading schedules.
Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
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.

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