Principal Production Planner and Scheduler

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

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.

The F-35 Modification Upgrade and Overhaul (MUO) Principal Production Planning and Scheduler is responsible for collaborating with multiple disciplines to plan, integrate and execute modification/retrofit tasks associated with specific engineering changes for scheduled modification events. This is an embedded position with the Lockheed Martin Modification Upgrade and Overhaul (MUO) team comprised of several industry partners including Northrop Grumman. We are seeking an experienced professional to perform analysis of Initial Retrofit Plans (IRP) and establish milestones to support modification/retrofit events. The successful candidate will work within the F-35 Planning & Integration organization to accurately coordinate critical planning and scheduling information with multiple project managers, authors, supply personnel, planner/schedulers and leaders to achieve program objectives.

*** This Position will be staffed as either a Level 2 or Level 3 Production Planner and Scheduler

Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Cradle to grave project management.
• Development of briefings on modification status.
• Conduct project reviews.
• Plan modification events.
• Develop mod work packages.
• Assist in requirements development.
• Compile, author and distribute several recurring AV MUO Operation reports and performance deliverables for review by various stakeholders within the F-35 Program.
• You will provide reach-back technical support to field maintainers/mod teams during verification/proofing events of assigned projects.
• Must have a strong work ethic, be willing to work a flexible work schedule and have a good self-start initiative.
• Must be willing to work overtime and travel occasionally.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2:  2yrs of experience in Depot Planner and Scheduler or Contract Field Team and a Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Aviation Management, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or comparable technical or business degree; or a master's degree with 1 year of applied experience.
• Level 3:  5yrs of experience in Depot Planner and Scheduler or Contract Field Team And a Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Aviation Management, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or comparable technical or business degree; or a master's degree with 2 years of applied experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must have a current Government Secret Clearance or higher.
• Must be able to obtain Special Access Program clearance, if required.
• Aircraft aviation maintenance on military or commercial aircraft.
• Military Aviation Plans and Scheduling (P&S).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Project/Program Management principles and methods.
• Depot level maintenance scheduling experience
• Aircraft debrief, maintenance control, or Maintenance Operation Center (MOC) experience 
• Experience managing multiple projects using long range planning techniques.
• Event planning and scheduling experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Project, and Tableau.
• Experience working under supervision and taking ownership for assigned tasks/projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop strong working relationships with peers, stakeholders, and customers in order to advance supportability for assigned projects.
• Superb analytical and presentation skills; excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing. 

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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,800.00 - $122,600.00

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.