Staff Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (Hybrid) (Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is an industry-leading provider of military aircraft, autonomous systems, aerospace structures, next-generation surveillance, Strike, and commercial solutions. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. NGAS Schedule Management Homeroom has an opening for a Staff Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst (Level 5) to join its team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL with a Hybrid working schedule.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mentoring and coaching for the positive team development of 4-5 Planning & Scheduling Analysts supporting the NGAS Schedule Management Homeroom

• Executing initiatives that proactively collaborate within NGAS and across the Sectors, Divisions, and Programs, including collaboration among functional teams such as Program Management, Schedule Management, Cost Management, Global Supply Chain, and Business Management

• Providing daily guidance and subject matter expertise on the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, tools, data analysis, and metrics for NGAS Schedule Management to enable satisfaction of programmatic requirements

• Assisting programs in preparing, developing, and coordinating the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives

• Ensuring program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated, including cost/schedule integration, material integration, and subcontractor integration

• Leading, planning, and steering internal and external audits, driving compliance, agility, and affordability

• Functioning as a change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement, and learning with a growth mindset

• Implementing scheduling best practices across the Sector, Divisions, and Programs as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to, the following: NDIA Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide, DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment and DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM), Integrated Program Management Report (DI-MGMT-81861A) and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) DI-MGMT-81861B, Critical Path Method (CPM), CPM Analysis, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) and Agile Framework

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years experience OR Master's Degree with 13 years experience in Program Planning & Scheduling, Program Control, and/or similar industry related fields

• Experience with Microsoft Project/Project Server, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience with Deltek Acumen, DCMA forProject Analyzer, DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics

• Ability to work in Melbourne, FL on a Hybrid schedule.

• Demonstration of a strong understanding of project management and earned-value management principles and their application to complex projects. Applied experience with EVMS (Earned Value) policies and procedures

• Experience in applying integrated cost/schedule and critical path methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment

• Experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing or engineering development environment

• Familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and/or Integrated Program Management and Data Analysis Report (IPMDAR) requirements

• Experience leading teams

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite

• Proficient in Microsoft Project/Project Server, Deltek Cobra

• Resource Loaded Schedules

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.