The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman Payload and Ground Systems Division under the Space Sector is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (Level 3 or 4) for the Linthicum, MD location. This position reports to the Manager of Program Planning and Scheduling and requires the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI).
This individual must be capable of creating and maintaining a logic driven schedule network that is the core of a schedule-driven EVMS implementation. This position will be 100% onsite and will offer a 9/80 work schedule.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:

Provide Engineering planning/scheduling support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) to establish program baseline and manage program execution
* Evaluate subcontract / supplier schedules and integrate into IMS
* Collaborate with IPTs/CAMs to determine, monitor, and update program schedules with consideration of operational budgets, and manpower requirements
* Track plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, prepare & implement change requests, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts
* Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis in deriving solutions / recommendations to address program issues
* Develop and present weekly/monthly program schedule performance metrics, including Tier 1 summary schedules
* Formulate and recommend corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, and work requirements
* Prepare and validate month end IMS submittal to customer in accordance with contractual requirements (IPMR, IPMDAR) in conjunction with scheduling best practices
* Understand Engineering Statement of Work (SOW), product details, and processes to provide recommendations for critical management decisions
* Prepare and support program events including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Internal Surveillance Reviews (ISR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
This role can be filled at either a level 3 or level 4 as outlined in the basic qualifications below:
Basic Qualifications - Level 3:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related work experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of related work experience
* Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
* Experience with Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development or similar program, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) approach and execution, Earned Value Management (EVM), and MS Project
Basic Qualifications - Level 4:

Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of related work experience - OR - Master's degree with 7+ years of related work experience
* Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
* Experience with Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development or similar program, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) approach and execution, Earned Value Management (EVM), and MS Project
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

Experience with Program Management Scheduling Software, including Open Plan Professional (OPP) or Primavera
* Experience with resource loading Schedules
* Active DoD SCI Access at time of application
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
* 401k
* Educational Assistance
* Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
* Paid Time Off
* Health & Wellness Resources
* Employee Discounts
* Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour
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Salary Range: $93,000 - $139,600
Salary Range 2: $115,400 - $173,200
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.