Sentinel - Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (Level 2 or 3)(2403-1)

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst level 2 or 3 to support the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division - Sentinel. This position will be located at Roy, UT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the division EVMS compliant scheduling processes across an assigned element operations to include MS Project Server and Oracle Primavera P6 environments and all program phases from early investment through sustainment and deactivation.
• Support specific IPT team activities including but not limited to: program support personnel, proposal and strategy support and specific program planning and scheduling activities in support of monthly deliverable (IPMDAR) generation.
• Ensure the scheduling implementation meets the reporting requirements along with providing analysis on metrics to provide insight into process excellence and continual improvement.
• Provide day-to-day support to assigned element IPT team with guidance, troubleshooting, and satisfying programmatic requirements.
• Advise program business managers on integrating project schedules with Earned Value Management and support internal and external reviews and audits.
• Perform role on-site at the identified work location with minimal travel requirements.

Requirements

• Level 2: Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in Business, Aerospace and Defense, or related professional experience; a Master's degree with 1 year; or 6 years with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Level 3: Requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years; a master's degree and 3 years; a PhD with 1 year; or 9 years of experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma in lieu of a degree.
• Basic Qualifications: US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.).
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.
• Experience with MS Project OR P6 Primavera.
• Experience with Cost / Schedule integration.
• Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, and/OR other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools.
• 1+ years leading a project and/or driving performance against a schedule.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years).
• 1+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• 1+ years program planning activities and/or teams in an EVMS environment.
• 1+ years experience working in a Microsoft Project Server and/or Oracle Primavera P6.
• Experience in a DoD EMD environment.
• Experience with other EV and program planning tools and processes: Cobra, Acumen Fuse, Change Management, Risk Management.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical ability.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401k.
• Education Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $72,100.00 - $108,100.00 for Level 2 and $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 for Level 3. 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.

Schedule

The standard work schedule for this position is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.