Principal Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler

Principal Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Planning Analyst/Scheduler based in Linthicum, MD, offering a 9/80 work schedule. *$20K Sign on Bonus payable to selected external candidate holding a current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Internal candidates are not eligible.* The Planner/Scheduler will be hired directly into our Scheduling Center of Excellence and placed on programs within the Mission Systems (MS) Sector. The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for coordinating with engineering and operations teams to decompose scope and develop the program's schedule baseline. This role provides exposure to contract management, production operations, risk and opportunity management, and program management practices. Roles and Responsibilities Apply knowledge of product development planning to establish and control the program schedule baseline; coordinate with multifunctional teams to update status for management decision making on complex development and production programs. 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. Use project scheduling software to plan and gauge progress against the plan. Identify performance variances and facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas with technical leads; work with the program team to develop courses of action and risk mitigation strategies. Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule and technical performance. Perform schedule risk analyses and work with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues and network logic conflicts. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional related experience – or – a Master's degree with 3 years of professional related experience. Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. 3 years of project scheduling experience using Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, Deltek Open Plan or other related scheduling tool. Experience using MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time. A current, active DoD TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field. 4+ years of program scheduling experience. Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools. Working knowledge of EVMS guidelines and processes. What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package including health plan, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, 9/80 work schedule, and more. Salary Range: $95,800.00 – $143,600.00. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr