Program Scheduler

Sr Principal Program Planning Analyst/SCHEDULERAt 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.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 QualificationsBachelor'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 requiredCurrent, active US Government Secret security clearance is required.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field10 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 reportsWorking knowledge of EVMS guidelines and processes.What We Can Offer YouNorthrop 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!