Sentinel - Principal /Sr Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst (14636)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst (level 3 or 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Roy, UT or may consider telecommute to support the Sentinel program in the SDS Division. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications listed below.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with business management and project management staff to develop an integrated program measurement baseline to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
• Perform Schedule risk analyses and work with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues, and network logic conflicts.
• Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• 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.
• Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Participating in month-end Earned Value reporting close activities.

Basic Qualifications:
This position may be filled at a Principal level or Sr. Principal level

• Requires a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience; a master’s degree with 3 years’ experience; a PhD with 1 year of experience; or a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. (Sr. Principal level requires a bachelor’s and 8 years; a master’s and 6 years; a PhD and 4 years; or a HS diploma and 12 years)
• Requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Requires experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, Deltek Open Plan, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Deltek Acumen, or other Schedule Risk Assessment software tools
• Requires experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment
• Requires Aerospace/Defense Industry experience.
• Requires Microsoft Excel (Macro/VBA) experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret, SCI (SSBI), or DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
• 2+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Experience with Schedule Analytics and Schedule Risk Assessment tools
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical ability

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions