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Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Level 3) or Senior Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on-site in Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the AS Business Management organization.

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
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
• Uses 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

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team 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. 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 on the cutting edge of innovation-- 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.

Level 3 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of program planning and scheduling experience or Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience or an additional 4 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS
• Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs
• Active DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access required to start

Level 4 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of program planning and scheduling experience or Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience or an additional 6 years of applicable work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS
• Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs
• Active DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access required to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in material cost management
• Experience with EVM
• Experience with SAP and MPM &/or COBRA

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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