Northrop Grumman

STAFF Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler

Northrop Grumman$153K — $230K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years related experience or Master's with 10 years; equivalency of 16 years applied experience may replace formal education.
  • 8 years of project scheduling experience using tools like Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, or Deltek Open Plan.
  • Expert knowledge in Schedule Health Analysis and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Must possess a current, active US Government Secret security clearance.
  • Willing and able to travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with technical leads to develop and weekly status the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Ensure IMS and plans are well-integrated across all functional groups.
  • Utilize project management techniques to monitor progress and identify variances.
  • Provide project analysis to the Program Team and implement improvement processes.
  • Perform schedule risk analyses and integrate these into program plans.
  • Identify and resolve critical path conflicts and perform predictive analyses.
  • Mentor junior schedulers to achieve program objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan.
  • Savings plan options.
  • Paid time off.
  • Education assistance support.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Sr 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 the implementation of standard processes and tools and program planning and control practices. This position will work within a team environment consisting of program management, technical, production, financial and other supporting staff. This is a subject matter role that requires mentoring of junior schedulers and will work highly complex programs, often as a lead of several schedulers in an operating unit or business unit.

Working closely with the Program team the Planner/Scheduler will develop and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives and status the IMS on a weekly basis. The Scheduling Analysts will be expected to have comprehensive communication skills, involving written and oral presentations, and present IMS status and analysis to internal/external management on a weekly/monthly basis.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Works closely with technical leads on the program to develop and status the IMS on a weekly basis.
  • Ensures the Program's Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
  • Utilizes 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.
  • Consults with the Program Team and provides thorough project analysis showing knowledge and understanding of the program and the principles of EVMS, and consults and implements processes and/or work flows to enhance cost and schedule performance.
  • Performs schedule risk analyses and integrates risk management processes into the program's plans.
  • Identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts and performs predictive analysis for program management decision making.
  • Provide interface/support to program office, IPT leads/CAMs.
  • Mentors and coaches less experienced schedulers to achieve program objectives.
  • Support new business proposal providing recommendations on schedule methodologies and proposal strategies and develop an IMP and IMS.


Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years' related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 10 years' related professional experience.
  • Will consider 16 years of applied experience in lieu of degree.
  • 8 years' experience in project scheduling using Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, Deltek Open Plan or other related scheduling tools.
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge using Schedule Health Analysis tools and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.
  • Experience using MS Office suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Willingness and 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
  • 10 years' experience in project scheduling along with expert skills in Microsoft Project, as demonstrated by an understanding of the tool's properties and functions including: exports and Imports, multi-project consolidation, Inter-project linkage, ability to create a variety of views, tables, filters, and reports
  • 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: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00

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.

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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