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Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. 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 Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 3, located in Boulder, CO, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst – Level 3 reports to the Scheduling Manager and will prepare, develop, and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives.  In this role, the incumbent will make recommendations to resolve program execution challenges in coordination with multiple functional teams, supplier(s), and the Program Manager.

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule.  Employees work 9-hour days Monday through Thursday, 8-hours every other Friday.

In this job, you will:

  • Provide Engineering planning/scheduling support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) to establish program baseline and manage program execution
  • Evaluate subcontract / supplier schedules and integrate into IMS
  • Collaborate with IPTs/CAMs to determine, monitor, and update program schedules with consideration of operational budgets, and manpower requirements
  • Track plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, prepare & implement change requests, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts
  • Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis in deriving solutions / recommendations to address program issues with collaboration with multiple functions
  • Develop and present weekly/monthly program schedule performance metrics, including Tier 1 summary schedules
  • Collaborate with development & production team(s) to validate project progress (i.e. Earned Value via QBDs)
  • Interface / collaborate with the financial team to ensure program cost and schedule integration
  • Prepares and support major program reviews / events including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
  • Prepare and validate month end IMS submittal to customer in accordance with contractual requirements (IPMR, IPMDAR) in conjunction with scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to: DCMA DECM compliance metrics, IPMR, IPMDAR DI-MGMT-81861, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Critical Path Analysis, Schedule horizontal and vertical integration, Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
  • Understands Engineering Statement of Work (SOW), product details, and processes to provide recommendations for critical management decisions Understanding of schedule performance impacts on program financials
  • Effective engagement with various levels of leadership
  • Develop / support new business proposal efforts
  • Participate in company / organization process improvement, automation, and innovation initiatives

If this job description excites you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (in STEM or Business Administration) with 5+ years of professional stated experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ year of professional stated experience – OR – 4 additional years of stated professional experience in lieu of degrees
  • Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) scheduling software (i.e., MS Project, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek)
  • Strong skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with MS Project Server
  • Experience with resource loading Schedules
  • Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
  • Schedule Management for Development & Production programs
  • Familiarity with Production “Standards” for progress measurement
  • Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) approach and execution
  • Aerospace and Defense experience
  • Active DoD Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance

About Payload & Ground Systems: Payload & Ground Systems provides small-medium satellites for commercial/government use, leading in-space servicing & logistics. Supports 4 satellite orbits, plus national & space security systems.

About Business Management: Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management.

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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. 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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