Principal/ Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - R10186907

Principal/ Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Requisition ID: R10186907 Category: Business Management Location: Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Positions Available: 1 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Principal or Senior Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (Level 3 or Level 4), you'll be integral in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This integrated scheduler role will be located full-time onsite in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position will report to the Division Scheduling Manager and will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Corporation Defense Systems programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation. This position is contingent upon award Roles and Responsibilities Provide Engineering planning/scheduling support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) to establish program baseline and manage program execution Evaluate subcontract/supplier schedules and integrate into IMS Collaborate with IPTs/CAMs to determine, monitor, and update program schedules with consideration of operational budgets, and manpower requirements Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, prepare & implement change requests, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis in deriving solutions/recommendations to address program issues with collaboration with multiple functions Develop and present weekly/monthly program schedule performance metrics, including Tier 1 summary schedules Collaborate with development & production team(s) to validate project progress (i.e. Earned Value via QBDs) Interface/collaborate with the financial team to ensure program cost and schedule integration Prepare and support major program reviews/events including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits Prepare and validate month-end IMS submittal to customer in accordance with contractual requirements (IPMR, IPMDAR) in conjunction with scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to: DCMA DECM compliance metrics, IPMR, IPMDAR DI-MGMT-81861, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Critical Path Analysis, Schedule horizontal and vertical integration, Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA). Understand Engineering Statement of Work (SOW), product details, and processes to provide recommendations for critical management decisions Understanding of schedule performance impacts on program financials Effective engagement with various levels of leadership Develop/support new business proposal efforts Participate in company/organization process improvement, automation, and innovation initiatives Basic Qualifications This position may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level Requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5 years of related professional experience; a Master’s degree with 3 years experience; or 12 years of related experience with a high school diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of a degree (Sr. Principal level requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of stated professional experience; Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or 12 years of related experience with a high school diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of degree) Requires US Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance Requires experience with scheduling software (i.e. MS Project) or equivalent, supporting development and/or production programs Requires a minimum 2 years of working experience with EVMS Preferred Qualifications Proficient with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) software (i.e., Open Plan, Primavera P6) Experience with MS Project Server Experience with resource loading Schedules Strong skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint Schedule Management for Development & Production programs Familiarity with Production “Standards” for progress measurement Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) approach and execution Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) Clearance and Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI) Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500 Salary Range 2: $124,900 - $187,900 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. 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 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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman