Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 2) OR Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3)

OR Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is in Redondo Beach, CA. This is an on-site position.

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
• Develops plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
• Applies Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management (EVM) and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas
• Manages scheduling statement of work (SOW) working with associated project controllers to ensure schedule and budget/forecast are consistent
• Analyzes 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
• Develops necessary reports and metrics to enable management decisions
• Utilizes the Earned Value Management (EVM) system to analyze schedules to ensure they are consistent with budgets and forecast
• Performs IPT Scheduling for complex program IMS in a lead scheduling role for smaller projects

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you?
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 innovating-- 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 and a great 401K matching program.

This requisition may be filled at either a Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 2) OR Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3)

Basic Qualifications (Level 2):

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of Program/Project Management, EVM, Business, Cost, and/or Finance experience, OR a Master's degree with 1 year of stated experience OR 7 years of stated experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Active DoD Secret Clearance, awarded/reviewed within the last 5 years, and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (Special Program access will be required to start)

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of Program/Project Management, Earned Value Management, Business, Cost, and/or Finance experience, OR a Master's degree with 4 years of stated experience OR 10 years of stated experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP), and PowerPoint
• Experience with scheduling software tools to include any of the following: Primavera, Open Plan Professional, Cobra, or Microsoft Project (preferred tool)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance, awarded/reviewed within the last 5 years, and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (Special Program access will be required to start)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience
• Excel Macro/VBA Skills
• Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment
• Experience in Deltek Acumen Risk
• Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance

Salary Range: $70,200 - $105,200
Salary Range 2: $86,300 - $129,500

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 . https://U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.