Program and Planning Scheduling Analyst - Level 4

About the role

This individual will report to Scheduling Management and will develop and maintain a detailed schedule for multiple programs, proposals and contracts. In this role, the incumbent will collaborate and make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership and will interface with multiple functional teams, suppliers, and program management to meet execution and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives (inclusive of resource and cost-loading) 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/DECM Metrics, IPMR DI-MGMT-81861, Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Compliance, Critical Path Analysis, Perform Baseline Change Requests (BCRs), Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis.
• Conducts Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional program office and business management teams to ensure successful achievement of program and organizational goals.
• Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Schedule Management.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with running Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Experience with resource loaded schedules.
• Full understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and ability to support implementation on programs with varying contract types.
• Proficient with scheduling software (to include advanced experience in MS Project).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Schedule Management.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with running Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Experience with resource loaded schedules.
• Full understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and ability to support implementation on programs with varying contract types.
• Proficient with scheduling software (to include advanced experience in MS Project).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.

Skills

• Expert in MS Project.
• Experience with Structured Solutions (SSI) Tools for MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with subcontract schedule management.
• Active US Government security clearance.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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.

Schedule

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.