Principal or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals This position will be located on site in Oklahoma City, OK, San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA . 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

This position may be hired at either the Level 3 - Principal or the Level 4 - Senior Principal depending upon candidate qualifications, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Basic Qualifications (level 3):

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience in Program Planning, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Project Mgmt or similar or a Master's Degree with 3 years of related experience

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project

• Able to work on site in OKC, OK, San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA

• Ability to obtain US government clearance and program access prior to start

Basic Qualifications (level 4):

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience in Program Planning, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Project Mgmt or similar or a Master's Degree with 6 years of related experience

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project

• Able to work on site in OKC, OK, San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA

• Ability to obtain US government clearance and program access prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience

• 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.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

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 within reporting office location.

Level 3:

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