Principal/Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10168861
• Category: Business Management
• Location: Northridge, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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 a Principal/Senior Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts to join us in the pursuit of top-tier program performance on Low Rate Initial Production and Full Rate Production Advanced Weapon Programs. The positions are based out of based out of Northridge, CA and will report to the Business unit Scheduling Manager over Advanced Weapons. This role is fast paced and demanding. It will require a high level of work ethic and strategic adaptability. This role will be responsible for the development, organization, and status of program schedule execution. They are also accountable for Program schedule performance reporting, analysis, and compliance.
This role will be responsible for implementing data driven analytics into effective program performance outcomes. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad and deep skill set that is balanced across leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk/opportunity management, business acumen, and proposal-based capabilities. Responsibilities and essential functions include, but are not limited to:
• 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
• Work with the finance, planning, and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on schedule analysis and metrics
• Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Division/Sector/Corporate leadership
• Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
• Calculation and tracking of material related metrics
• Interface with Planners, and Buyers to ensure up to date forecasts and maintain accuracy
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations to program management teams
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule/technical integration
• 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
• Analyze 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
• Work with the Capture Lead, Proposal Manager, and core teams to develop the compliant proposal and supporting deliverables
• Provide support to the proposal team by developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals that effectively represent the proposal strategy and baseline
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Science, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 4 years of stated Aerospace and Defense Business experience
• Extensive knowledge of establishing program IMPs, schedules, and baselines at award for execution cost and compliance
• Extensive knowledge and recent Working experience with Department of Defense ACAT programs to implement and execute Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. Cobra), Microsoft Project, Power BI, Project Server, Microsoft Office Suite, and Cost Accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
• Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry manufacturing environment
• Ability to obtain Interim or Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Science, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of stated Aerospace and Defense Business experience
• Extensive knowledge of establishing program IMPs, schedules, and baselines at award for execution cost and compliance
• Extensive knowledge and recent Working experience with Department of Defense ACAT programs to implement and execute Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. Cobra), Microsoft Project, Power BI, Project Server, Microsoft Office Suite, and Cost Accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
• Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry manufacturing environment
• Ability to obtain Interim or Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with CostPoint, IBM Cognos software (or another similar software), database software
• Experience interfacing with customers or government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit
• Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a keen attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Experience supporting competitive and sole source proposals with values greater than $250M
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Experience in Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA), Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs)
Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $120,900 - $181,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
• Category: Business Management
• Location: Northridge, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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 a Principal/Senior Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts to join us in the pursuit of top-tier program performance on Low Rate Initial Production and Full Rate Production Advanced Weapon Programs. The positions are based out of based out of Northridge, CA and will report to the Business unit Scheduling Manager over Advanced Weapons. This role is fast paced and demanding. It will require a high level of work ethic and strategic adaptability. This role will be responsible for the development, organization, and status of program schedule execution. They are also accountable for Program schedule performance reporting, analysis, and compliance.
This role will be responsible for implementing data driven analytics into effective program performance outcomes. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad and deep skill set that is balanced across leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk/opportunity management, business acumen, and proposal-based capabilities. Responsibilities and essential functions include, but are not limited to:
• 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
• Work with the finance, planning, and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on schedule analysis and metrics
• Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Division/Sector/Corporate leadership
• Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
• Calculation and tracking of material related metrics
• Interface with Planners, and Buyers to ensure up to date forecasts and maintain accuracy
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations to program management teams
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule/technical integration
• 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
• Analyze 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
• Work with the Capture Lead, Proposal Manager, and core teams to develop the compliant proposal and supporting deliverables
• Provide support to the proposal team by developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals that effectively represent the proposal strategy and baseline
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Science, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 4 years of stated Aerospace and Defense Business experience
• Extensive knowledge of establishing program IMPs, schedules, and baselines at award for execution cost and compliance
• Extensive knowledge and recent Working experience with Department of Defense ACAT programs to implement and execute Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. Cobra), Microsoft Project, Power BI, Project Server, Microsoft Office Suite, and Cost Accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
• Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry manufacturing environment
• Ability to obtain Interim or Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Science, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of stated Aerospace and Defense Business experience
• Extensive knowledge of establishing program IMPs, schedules, and baselines at award for execution cost and compliance
• Extensive knowledge and recent Working experience with Department of Defense ACAT programs to implement and execute Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Working knowledge of EVMS Software (i.e. Cobra), Microsoft Project, Power BI, Project Server, Microsoft Office Suite, and Cost Accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
• Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry manufacturing environment
• Ability to obtain Interim or Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with CostPoint, IBM Cognos software (or another similar software), database software
• Experience interfacing with customers or government audit agencies such as DCMA and DCAA, as well as Internal Audit
• Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a keen attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Experience supporting competitive and sole source proposals with values greater than $250M
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Experience in Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA), Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs)
Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $120,900 - $181,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Job Information
Job Category:
Management
Spotlight
Employer
Related jobs
President
Greenville Technical College
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission invites
applications for the position of president of Greenville Technical
College.Â
The incoming leader will be the third president of
Greenville...
Nov 18, 2024
Gville, SC
Psychiatrists - Washington State Department of Corrections
Washington State Department of Corrections
The Washington State Department of Corrections health services department is hiring! Our Corrections Medicine positions carry with them the autonomy that so many Physicians and Psychiatrists are missi...
Nov 18, 2024
Walla Walla, WA
Packaging and Distribution Mailer
Lee Enterprises Inc
The Tulsa World, a Lee Enterprises company, is seeking an experienced production worker for our Packaging and Distribution Mailer position.This position is responsible to help organizing pre-prints, v...
Nov 18, 2024
Tulsa, OK