Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Program Planning Analyst/SCHEDULER based out of Linthicum, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.
What You’ll Get to Do:
The Planner/Scheduler will be hired directly into our Scheduling Center of Excellence and placed on programs within the Mission Systems (MS) Sector. The MS scheduling organization focuses on skill development and, most importantly, creates a pathway for professional development and progression. The Center of Excellence provides training within a standard, common tool suite that allows for speed, productivity and integration while facilitating compliance and focusing on program execution.
The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the implementation of standard processes and tools and program planning and control practices. This position will work within a team environment consisting of program management, technical, production, financial and other supporting staff. This is a subject matter role that requires mentoring of junior schedulers and will work highly complex programs, often as a lead of several schedulers in an operating unit or business unit.
Working closely with the Program team the Planner/Scheduler will develop and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives and status the IMS on a weekly basis. The Scheduling Analysts will be expected to have comprehensive communication skills, involving written and oral presentations, and present IMS status and analysis to internal/external management on a weekly/monthly basis.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Works closely with technical leads on the program to develop and status the IMS on a weekly basis.
- Ensures the Program’s Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
- Utilizes 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.
- Consults with the Program Team and provides thorough project analysis showing knowledge and understanding of the program and the principles of EVMS, and consults and implements processes and/or work flows to enhance cost and schedule performance.
- Performs schedule risk analyses and integrates risk management processes into the program’s plans.
- Identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts and performs predictive analysis for program management decision making.
- Provide interface/support to program office, IPT leads/CAMs.
- Mentors and coaches less experienced schedulers to achieve program objectives.
- Support new business proposal providing recommendations on schedule methodologies and proposal strategies and develop an IMP and IMS.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 12 years' related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 10 years' related professional experience.
- Will consider 16 years of applied experience in lieu of degree.
- 8 years’ experience in project scheduling using Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, Deltek Open Plan or other related scheduling tools.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge using Schedule Health Analysis tools and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.
- Experience using MS Office suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
- US Citizenship is required
- Current, active US Government Secret security clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
- 10 years’ experience in project scheduling along with expert skills in Microsoft Project, as demonstrated by an understanding of the tool’s properties and functions including: exports and Imports, multi-project consolidation, Inter-project linkage, ability to create a variety of views, tables, filters, and reports
- Working knowledge of EVMS guidelines and processes.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00The 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 12 years of related professional experience, or a master's degree with 10 years of related professional experience
- 16 years of applied experience may substitute for the degree requirement
- At least 8 years of experience in project scheduling using Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, Deltek Open Plan, or related scheduling tools
- Expert knowledge of schedule health analysis tools and schedule risk assessment tools
- Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
- U.S. citizenship
- Current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least 10 years of project scheduling experience with expert Microsoft Project skills
- Working knowledge of EVMS guidelines and processes
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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