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Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3 to join our team on site in Clearfield, UT on a Classified Program. This position requires working from our NG facility with a 9/80 schedule. Some flexibility may be possible in the future to work a 4/10 schedule.
Essential Functions:
• Prepares, develops and coordinates the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) 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
• Analyzes schedule for critical path, recognizing implications of changes and assists in the development and incorporation of work-around plans into the schedule when change is required
• Utilizes Gantt, PERT milestone charts, EVM and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas
• Develops necessary scheduling reports and metrics to enable management decisions
• Implements scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:
o DCMA 14-point
o IPMR DI-MGMT-81861
o Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
o Critical Path Analysis
o Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
o Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
• Conducts Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
• Serves as program planning surge support for programs as needed
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of planning/scheduling experience OR a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of a resource loaded IMS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word)
• Self-starter that is able to work well in a high-paced and dynamic environment, and able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work full time on site in Clearfield, UT with a clearance
• Active, final SECRET clearance in-scope (within 5 years), or ability and willingness to obtain a DoD TOP SECRET clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Full understanding Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and be able to support implementation on programs
- Excel macro/VBA skills
- Understands International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Experience in Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs)
• Understanding of and the ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience
• Working knowledge of MS Project Server
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you?
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- 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.
Salary Range: $84,200 - $126,400
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.