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

$100.3k - $150.5kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior

Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Relocation assistance may be available; hybrid role from Woodland Hills, CA.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years 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.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.
Responsibilities
  • Apply knowledge of product development planning to establish and control the program schedule baseline; coordinate with a 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. 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.
  • Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule and technical performance.
  • Perform Schedule risk analyses and works with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues and network logic conflicts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Operations Management, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
  • 5 years of project scheduling experience using Microsoft Project, Oracle P6, Deltek Open Plan or other related scheduling tool
  • Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.
  • Working knowledge of EVMS guidelines and processes.
  • Current, active Secret level security clearance.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions primarily for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company specializes in areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and C4ISR, which encompasses command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Its products and services are developed through extensive research and development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced technologies. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream, often secured through competitive bidding based on its expertise and proven track record. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position by continuously innovating and providing comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of the aerospace and defense sectors.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for unmanned systems boosts Northrop Grumman's Manta-Ray drone development.
  • Partnership with Planisware enhances digital transformation and operational efficiency.
  • Involvement in James Webb Space Telescope highlights potential for new government contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from international defense contractors like BAE Systems and Thales Group.
  • Potential B-21 Raider program delays due to supply chain issues and technical challenges.
  • U.S. defense budget cuts could lead to fewer contracts and decreased revenue.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, cyber, and space technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with government contracts and defense solutions.
  • Its diversified revenue streams include Aerospace Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus