Sentinel - Principal/Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - 15649
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 Defense Systems is seeking an Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst /Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (A02): Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 0 years of related professional experience - OR - 4 additional years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Principal Program Planning Analyst (A03): Bachelor’s 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. 4 additional years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Required for Both Level(s):
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)
- Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, or other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools
- Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment
Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel - Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience
- Excel Macro/VBA Skills
- Strong analytical ability
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years). US citizenship is a prerequisite.
- Active SCI (SSBI) or DoD Top Secret security clearance (with a full investigation within the past 6 years).
- Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
- 1+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
- Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
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