Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) Schedule Management Homeroom has an opening for a Staff Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst (Level
5) to join its team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL or San Diego, CA, Redondo Beach, CA, Palmdale, CA or Oklahoma City, OK and will support a partial teleworking schedule (50% in office at one of the sites listed above/50% from home).

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mentoring and coaching for the positive team development of 4-5 Planning & Scheduling Analysts supporting the NGAS Schedule Management Homeroom

• Executing initiatives that proactively collaborate within NGAS and across the Sectors, Divisions, and Programs , including collaboration among functional teams such as Program Management, Schedule Management, Cost Management, Global Supply Chain, and Business Management

• Providing daily guidance and subject matter expertise on the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, tools, data analysis, and metrics for NGAS Schedule Management to enable satisfaction of programmatic requirements

• Assisting programs in preparing, developing, and coordinating the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives

• Ensuring program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated , including cost/schedule integration, material integration, and subcontractor integration

• Leading, planning, and steering internal and external audits, driving compliance, agility, and affordability

• Functioning as a change agent , creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement, and learning with a growth mindset

• Implementing scheduling best practices across the Sector, Divisions, and Programs as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to, the following: NDIA Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide, DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment and DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM), Integrated Program Management Report (DI-MGMT-81861A) and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) DI-MGMT-81861B, Critical Path Method (CPM), CPM Analysis, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) and Agile Framework

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years experience OR Master's Degree with 10 years experience in Program Planning & Scheduling, Program Control, and/or similar industry related fields

• Experience with Microsoft Project/Project Server, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with Deltek Acumen, DCMA for Project Analyzer, DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics

• Demonstration of a strong understanding of project management and earned-value management principles and their application to complex projects. Applied experience with EVMS (Earned Value) policies and procedures

• Experience in applying integrated cost/schedule and critical path methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment

• Familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and/or Integrated Program Management and Data Analysis Report (IPMDAR) requirements

• Experience leading teams

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 25% of the time

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Applicable Earned Value Management Experience must be listed on your resume in order to be considered for the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD security clearance

• US Citizenship is a prerequisite

• Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing or engineering development environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Project/Project Server, Deltek Cobra

• Resource Loaded Schedules

The salary range differs based on the cost of living for that specific location:

Melbourne, FL: $134,300-$201,500

Redondo Beach, CA: $155,500-$233,300

San Diego, CA: $155,500-$233,300

Oklahoma City, OK: $127,200-$190,800

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…