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.
Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 2 or 3. This role can be located in one of the following locations: Aurora CO; Dulles VA; McLean VA; or, Linthicum MD.
This position can be filled at either Level 2 or 3.
In this job, you will:
- Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
- Make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership.
- Interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, as well as the Program/Project Manager.
- Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
- Implement scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:
- DCMA 14-point
- IPMR DI-MGMT-81861
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Critical Path Analysis
- Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
- Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
- Provide weekly status and reporting
- Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
- Other duties as assigned.
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic Qualifications:
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 1+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
- Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with scheduling software (i.e., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek and SSI Tools).
- Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with resource loading schedules.
- Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
- Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
About Space Sector: We are an Industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years (Level 2) or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years (Level 3) of program/project planning and scheduling experience; Master's degree alternatives as specified
- May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with scheduling software (MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek, SSI Tools)
- Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
- Experience with resource loading schedules
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
- Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)
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.
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