Sentinel - Sr/Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Northrop Grumman

  • USA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Sentinel - Sr/Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - 15585Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Sentinel - Sr/Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.What You’ll Get To Do:The selected supplier scheduler will be responsible for multiple tasks within the management and integration of IPMDAR supplier schedules into the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The scheduler will be responsible for performing tasks that include schedule assessment, compliance tracking, integration planning, and execution.In this role, you will evaluate and review suppliers’ submitted schedules to ensure they meet project requirements and timelines. Monitoring supplier adherence to contractual milestones and deliverables is also crucial, ensuring compliance with program objectives and deadlines. Developing and maintaining a plan for integrating supplier schedules with the broader program IMS, you will identify dependencies and mitigate potential scheduling conflicts.Coordination with suppliers and internal teams will be essential for executing the schedule integration, continuously monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as necessary to stay on track. Additionally, you will serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and the program management team, ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding schedule status, risks, and updates.By focusing on these responsibilities, the supplier scheduler will help ensure that all aspects of supplier scheduling are effectively integrated into the overall program timeline, contributing to the seamless execution of project goals.Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
  • 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.
  • Perform Schedule risk analyses and work with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues, and network logic conflicts.
  • Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • 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.
  • Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
  • Participating in month-end Earned Value reporting close activities.
Position Benefits:As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.Job QualificationsYou’ll Bring These Qualifications:Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (A03): Bachelor of degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience - OR - a PhD with 1 year of related professional experience. 7+ years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (A04): Bachelor of degree with with 8 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of related professional experience - OR - a PhD with 4 years of related professional experience. 12+ years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.Required for Both Level(s):
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
  • Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, or other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
  • Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.
  • Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience.
  • Excel Macro/VBA Skills
  • Strong analytical ability.
Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00Salary Range 2: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

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