Program Planning And Scheduling Analyst
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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.
With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support Advanced Programs in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Coordinate with engineering to decompose scope and develop the program's schedule baseline
- Work within a team environment consisting of program management, technical, production, financial and other supporting staff
- Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality
- 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
- Support on contract efforts and proposal schedule along with NCTA efforts
- Support delivery of an IPMDAR
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; a Master's degree with 1 year; or 6 years with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of degree (Principal level requires 5 years with a bachelor's; 3 years with a Master's; or 9 years with a HS diploma may be accepted in lieu of degree)Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security ClearanceRequires experience working with Level 1 EVRequires experience working with PrimaveraRequires experience in Program Cost Analysis and Program SchedulingRequires experience with Schedule AnalyticsRequires experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel (including Pivot tables, Vlook Up, VBA and / or Macros)Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Top Secret Security ClearanceEarned Value Management System (EVMS) experienceExperience with other EVMS Software (i.e., SAP, SAP BW, Deltek Cobra, Open Plan, MPM, Acumen One IWO, Primavera P6)Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) Principals and applying Earned Value Techniques in an Aerospace & Defense environmentExperience in cost managementExperience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) toolsAbility to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlinesAbility to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentExcellent problem solving and organizational skillsExperience working IPMDAR deliverableExperience working proposal schedulesPosition Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work / Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee Discounts