Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available.

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret.

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 located in Dulles, VA you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position is on‑site and does not offer teleworking or work from another location.

The Program Planning Scheduling Analyst level will report to the Scheduling Management Integrated Product Team (IPT) and will perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts. In this role, the incumbent will make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership and will interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, as well as the Program/Project Manager.

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated. Implements 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
• Provides weekly status and reporting
• Conducts Integrated Baseline Reviews (I ) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits

You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like‑minded innovators.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of stated professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – a master’s degree with 3+ years of stated professional experience
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) and or Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI)

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of stated professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – a master’s degree with 6+ years of stated professional experience
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) and or Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI)

• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and Power Point
• Experience with scheduling software (i.e., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek and SSI Tools)

• Proficient in MS Project 2016 or newer
• Experience with resource loading schedules
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)
• Department of Defense (DoD) Clearance

Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!

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