Sr Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst
Northrop GrummanDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite in Melbourne, FL daily.
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
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
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR a Master's Degree with 6 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR Associate's Degree with 10 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) related to aerospace and defense requirements
Schedule Management Experience on government defense contracts
MS Project Experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Preferred Qualifications:
Active US government Secret Clearance
Excel Macro/VBA Skills
Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment
Experience in Deltek Cobra
Experience in Deltek Acumen Risk
Knowledge of DCMA health metrics
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.
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.