Northrop Grumman

Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman$83K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience in Program Planning or similar role, or a Master's Degree with entry-level experience.
  • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance.
  • Experience in the Aerospace/Defense Industry is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Ability to utilize Excel Macro/VBA skills.
  • Experience with Deltek Cobra and Deltek Acumen Risk is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, develop, and coordinate the integrated master plan and schedule to align with program objectives.
  • Ensure program schedules are integrated across functional groups, including finance and engineering.
  • Track and analyze plans and schedules, performing risk analysis to identify critical path issues.
  • Utilize project management techniques like Gantt and PERT charts to monitor progress and performance variances.
  • Identify and resolve network logic conflicts in project schedules.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Learning opportunities across various projects and customers.
  • Collaborative and friendly team environment.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan and company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for personal use.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has a few openings for a Program Planning Scheduling Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located in either Palmdale, CA or OKC, Oklahoma. The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the AS Business Management organization. Essential Functions: - Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives - Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality - Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts - Uses 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 Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience in Program Planning or similar or a Master's Degree with entry level experience - Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: - Aerospace/Defense Industry experience - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project - Awareness with Earned Value Management (EVM) - Excel Macro/VBA Skills - Experience in Deltek Cobra - Experience in Deltek Acumen Risk We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Salary range will be dependent upon where the position is based/located and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with position. Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience. Oklahoma City, OK Salary Band: $68,200 - $102,400 Palmdale, CA Salary Band: $83,400 - $125,200 Primary Level Salary Range: $68,200.00 - $125,200.00 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.

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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