Northrop Grumman Corporation

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Level 2) or Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA and will be onsite every day.

Essential Functions:

• 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
• Ability to work the 9/80 or 4/10 schedule

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications: Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Level 2):

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of Program/Project Management, Earned Value Management, Business, Cost, and/or Finance experience -OR- a Master's -OR- 7 years of stated experience in lieu of degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Active DOD Secret Clearance, with investigation completed within the last 5 years, as well as ability to obtain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Special Program access will be required to start)
• Requires the ability to work on-site in Palmdale, CA

Basic Qualifications: Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Level 3):

• 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 stated experience -OR- 9 years of stated experience in lieu of degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Schedule Management and MS Project Experience
• Active DOD Secret Clearance, with investigation completed within the last 5 years, as well as ability to obtain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Special Program access will be required to start)
• Requires the ability to work on-site in Palmdale, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Special Program Access

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule or 4/10 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Salary Range 2: $97,500.00 - $146,300.00

The 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.

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 most positions.