Level 2 Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Hybrid Schedule

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Level 2 Planning and Scheduling Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position will be located on site in San Diego, CA with a 50 / 50 Hybrid Telecommute Schedule.

Responsibilities will include :

• Prepare, develop, and coordinate integrated master schedules to meet program and IPT objectives.
• Ensure major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material and manufacturing.
• Utilize 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.
• Manage scheduling statement of work (SOW) while working with associated project controllers to ensure schedule and budget / forecast are consistent.
• Analyze schedule for critical path, recognizing implications of changes and assists in the development and incorporation of work-around plans into the schedule when change is required.
• Develop necessary reports and metrics to enable management decisions.
• Utilize the Earned Value Management (EVM) system to analyze schedules to ensure they are consistent with budgets and forecast.
• Perform IPT Scheduling for complex program IMS in a lead scheduling role for smaller projects.
• Provide integrated scheduling from proposal through execution phase of contract.

This is a fast-paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities :

• Ability to prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.
• Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity.
• Analyze variances / trends and develop new methods and process techniques.
• Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus.
• Ability to create and present content to various levels of leadership.
• Ability to efficiently work with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and Program / Project Managers.
• Exert some influence on peers and internal customers.
• Have good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group.
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative / team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of program planning and scheduling experience OR a Master's Degree with entry level experience.
• Experience using Word, PowerPoint and Excel (including creating, maintaining, analyzing and manipulating spreadsheets with complex formulas).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS.
• Understanding of and experience with providing support to Integrated Product Teams (IPT).
• Experience in Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs).
• Ability and willingness to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance.
• Experience with earned value management.
• Experience creating and managing a schedule using a scheduling software such as : MS Project, Primavera, Real Time Project, Deltek Open Plan Professional (OPP) and / or similar.
• Ability to create high level metrics and brief to executive, program and customer leadership.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive 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.

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.

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.