(DoD SkillBridge) - Program Planning Analyst / Scheduler

Program Planning Analyst / Scheduler

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Program Planning Analyst / Scheduler based out of Linthicum, MD. This is a full-time onsite position that offers the 9 / 80 work schedule.

The Planner / Scheduler will be hired directly into our Scheduling Center of Excellence and placed on programs within the Mission Systems (MS) Sector. The MS scheduling organization focuses on skill development and, most importantly, creates a pathway for professional development and progression. The Center of Excellence provides training within a standard, common tool suite that allows for speed, productivity and integration while facilitating compliance and focusing on program execution.

The Program Planning Analyst / Scheduler interfaces with Program Managers, Engineering, Operations and Business Management to develop program plans and schedules. The selected candidate will prepare, maintain, and analyze a program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) which incorporates all program scope and identifies program milestones with contractual need dates. The Program Planning Analyst / Scheduler works with Control Account Managers to decompose program scope into clearly defined tasks, identifies internal and external task dependencies, analyzes forecast dates impacts, and analyzes impacts to the critical path(s).

The Program Planning Analyst / Scheduler supports the business management team with developing an estimate to complete based on assessing resource requirements for scheduled tasks. This role is responsible for managing status updates, development of internal and external reports on program status and identification of risks impacting the achievability of program schedule requirements. In addition, this role will ensure compliance with applicable EVMS Guidelines.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Will consider 6 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• A current, active DoD TS / SCI Clearance with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications :

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following : Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9 / 80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!