Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

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 (NGAS) is seeking a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located on-site in Redondo Beach, CA. 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. Develops plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Applies Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management (EVM) and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas. Manages scheduling statement of work (SOW) working with associated project controllers to ensure schedule and budget/forecast are consistent. Analyzes 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. Develops necessary reports and metrics to enable management decisions. Utilizes the Earned Value Management (EVM) system to analyze schedules to ensure they are consistent with budgets and forecast. Performs IPT Scheduling for complex program IMS in a lead scheduling role for smaller projects. We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you? 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 innovating-- 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. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Program/Project Management, Earned Value Management, Business, Cost, and/or Finance experience, OR a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP), and PowerPoint. Experience with scheduling software tools to include any of the following: Primavera, Open Plan Professional, Cobra, or Microsoft Project (preferred tool). Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance. Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience. Preferred Qualifications: Excel Macro/VBA Skills. Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment. Experience in Deltek Acumen Risk. Knowledge of DCMA health metrics.