Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.The Principal Program Planning Schedule Analyst will be responsible for establishing and employing appropriate tools and processes that support the successful creation and implementation of Program Controls, including preparing, developing, and baselining the integrated schedule to meet all program objectives. The individual will assist in Work Breakdown Structure development for Earned Value Management (EVMS) requirements.
This position is located in Oklahoma City, OK and does not provide relocation.
Roles & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepares, develops, and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule in Microsoft Project, utilizing advanced functionalities such as resource leveling and baseline management
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Coordinates with business management and project management staff to develop an integrated program measurement baseline to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program
Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups, including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality
Uses Microsoft Project software to plan and gauge progress against the plan. Identifies performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas with the technical (engineering and operations) leads
Works with the program team to develop courses of action and risk mitigation strategies to address performance issues
Performs thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule, and technical performance
Performs Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and works with the program manager to identify, mitigate, and manage schedule risk, address critical path issues, and resolve network logic conflicts
Analyzes actual versus planned program performance in the schedule at least weekly to ensure program requirements are being met, identifying potential scheduling threats and opportunities for successful program execution, and presenting findings and overall program analysis to the program manager during schedule review meetings
Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, EVMS, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to focus on critical areas
Coordinates with the program manager on financial reports, quarterly Estimate at Completion (EACs), and all EVMS requirements
Engages in proactive risk management by identifying potential scheduling threats and developing and communicating mitigation strategies
Able to travel up to 10% of the time
Basic Qualifications:
Must either have a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience. Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
Experience creating and maintaining an integrated master schedule in Microsoft Project, with specific examples of projects demonstrating scheduling expertise
Experience with EVMS guidelines and processes
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience scheduling within the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools
Primary Level Salary Range: $82,100.00 - $123,100.00The 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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