RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 4 (Senior Principal), or Level 5 (Staff) to join our Tactical Space Systems - Satellite Missions team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible.

The Program Planning Scheduling Analyst will report to the Business Management Scheduling Manager and will perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis. In this role, the incumbent will make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership and will interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, as well as the Program/Project Manager.  This role is 100% on-site.  No telework is available.

This position can be filled at either a Level 4 or 5 and requires a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Special Compartmented Information Access.

In this job, you will:

• Prepare, develop and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives.
• Ensuring program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
• Implement scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to: DCMA 14-point; IPMR DI-MGMT-81861; Earned Value Management System (EVMS); Critical Path Analysis; Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA); Schedule Performance, Health Metrics and Analysis.
• Provide weekly and monthly status and reporting.
• Track plans and schedules.
• Create, maintaining and validating Schedule data.
• Performing risk analysis and management.
• Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Utilizing Gantt, milestone charts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances.
• Other duties as assigned.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

Basic Qualifications Level 5:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience including people management experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience including people management experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

Additional Basic qualifications for both levels:

• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling software (i.e., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek and SSI Tools).
• Must have an active DoD U.S. Government Sensitive Compartmented Information Access (SCI) upon application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Project 2016.
• Experience with resource loading Schedules.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and Schedule Management.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).

About Tactical Space Systems: Tactical Space Systems specializes in satellites, human spacecraft design, operation, and sustainment. Supports science, space exploration, NASA’s Artemis program, and TESS discoveries. Industry leader in advanced space components.

About Business Management: Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $120,900.00 - $181,300.00Salary Range 2: $149,900.00 - $224,900.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.