Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (18802)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support Advanced Programs in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with business management and project management staff to develop an integrated program measurement baseline to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
• Perform Schedule risk analyses and work with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues, and network logic conflicts.
• Prepares and submits IPMDAR artifacts with cost analyst
• Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Utilize 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.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Participate in month-end Earned Value reporting close activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Business, Aerospace and Defense, or related professional experience; a Master's degree with 3 year; or 9 years with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an active in-scope U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (obtained or renewed within the last 6 years and able to obtain Special Access Program-SAP)
• Requires 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• Requires experience in project management/ execution and closeout
• Requires experience planning, scheduling, and managing projects with many different stakeholders
• Requires experience developing content, packaging, and briefing communication  
• Requires experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel (VBA and/or Macros)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active SCI (SSBI) or Top Secret Security Clearance (with a full investigation within the past 6 years)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles 
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
• 2+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools
• Experience with P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, or other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools
• Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers 
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong analytical ability

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

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

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.