Full-Time

Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$84.2k - $126.4kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

Melbourne, FL, USA

Candidate must work on site in Melbourne, Florida, daily.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of Program/Project Management, Earned Value Management, Business, Cost, and/or Finance experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of Program/Project Management, Earned Value Management, Business, Cost, and/or Finance experience
  • Scheduling and planning experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Project
  • Active DoD secret clearance
Responsibilities
  • Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule 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
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a special program access request
  • Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience
  • Excel Macro/VBA Skills
  • Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment
  • Experience in Deltek Cobra
  • Experience in Deltek Acumen Risk
  • Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
  • Schedule Management Experience and MS Project Experience

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and manufactures systems that integrate various technologies to meet the needs of government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Their products work by combining research and development with manufacturing processes to create comprehensive solutions that address complex defense challenges. Unlike many competitors, Northrop Grumman emphasizes long-term contracts and a diversified income base across different segments, which helps ensure stability and growth. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position through continuous innovation and by delivering effective solutions to its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's Manta-Ray drone development.
  • U.S. investment in space exploration offers opportunities for Northrop Grumman's space systems expertise.
  • Modernization of military aircraft secures contracts like the $3.5B E-6B Mercury successor.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging defense contractors threaten Northrop Grumman's market share in autonomous systems.
  • Agile procurement processes may disadvantage Northrop Grumman's reliance on long-term contracts.
  • Geopolitical tensions could disrupt Northrop Grumman's supply chain and international operations.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman specializes in autonomous systems, cyber, and space technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with government contracts, including the U.S. Navy.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable revenue base across aerospace and defense.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus