Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) or Senior Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located in Palmdale, CA, San Diego, CA or Oklahoma City OK. This particular opportunity can support a hybrid work schedule but must be located within commuting distance to one of these office locations. 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
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.
Level 3 Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of program planning and scheduling experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of stated experience
Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS
Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Level 4 Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of program planning and scheduling experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of stated experience
Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS
Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in material cost management
Experience with EVM
Experience with SAP and MPM &/or COBRA
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or Master's) with specified years of program planning and scheduling experience (Level 3: Bachelors+5 years or Masters+3; Level 4: Bachelors+8 years or Masters+6)
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and detailed development of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
- Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and ability to support implementation on programs
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- Experience in material cost management
- Experience with SAP and MPM and/or COBRA
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
