Principal/ Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Principal or Senior Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (Level 3 or Level 4), you'll be integral in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This integrated scheduler role will be located full-time onsite in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position will report to the Division Scheduling Manager and will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Corporation Defense Systems programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation. **This position is contingent upon award**

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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

Basic Qualifications

This position may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5 years of related professional experience; a Master’s degree with 3 years experience; or 12 years of related experience with a high school diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of a degree (Sr. Principal level requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of stated professional experience; Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or12 years of related experience with a high school diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of degree)
• Requires US Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Requires experience with scheduling software (i.e. MS Project) or equivalent, supporting development and/or production programs
• Requires a minimum 2 years of working experience with EVMS

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) software (i.e., Open Plan, Primavera P6)
• Experience with MS Project Server
• Experience with resource loading Schedules
• Strong skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Schedule Management for Development & Production programs
• Familiarity with Production “Standards” for progress measurement
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) approach and execution
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) Clearance and Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI)

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.