We are looking for you to join our team as a Program Planning and Scheduling Manager 1 based out of Linthicum, MD. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.
What You'll Get to Do:
The Program Planning & Scheduling Manager 1 will become part of the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (MS) Sector, Program Scheduling and Compliance Center of Excellence. The MS scheduling organization focuses on skill development and, most importantly, creates a pathway for professional development and progression. The Center of Excellence provides training within a standard, common tool suite that allows for speed, productivity and integration while facilitating compliance and focusing on program execution.
This position reports to the Eastern Region Scheduling Manager. The Program Planning & Scheduling Manager 1 will be responsible for leading a department with multiple program schedulers and will provide guidance and direction in the preparation and coordination of plans and integrated schedules for new and existing programs. The Manager will also be a partner with Program Management and Business Management leadership at the Linthicum site.
Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage all scheduling efforts and schedule baselines
* Provide site schedulers with day-to-day hands on support, guidance, troubleshooting, and satisfying Programmatic requirements
* Function as a change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement and learning
* Project management including managing multiple priorities against ambitious timelines
* Support/coordination of internal and external surveillance audits
* Ensure full compliance with corporate and sector scheduling processes and procedures, with particular focus on implementation of the NGMS Earned Value Management System
* Provide support to bids, bid reviews, integrated baseline reviews, and internal projects
* Advise business managers in integrating project schedules with Earned Value Management
* Attend site business management meetings to define schedule needs and work with sector scheduling management on resource allocation needs
* Assist sector scheduling group in evaluating goals and objectives for site schedulers
As Manager of a scheduling group, the selected candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities. It is the expectation of someone in a management position to bring their team together to foster collaboration and reach customer and company success, not only for the mission, but for each employee as well. We expect leaders to understand, manage and drive top performance through employee engagement.
Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS degree or higher with 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience.
* Will consider 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree requirement
* 3 years' hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling utilizing Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
* Strong understanding of project management and earned-value management principles and their application to complex projects
* Proficiency in MS Office Programs (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
* Experience using Schedule Health Analysis and Monte Carlo schedule risk Assessment tools
* The ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
* US Citizenship required.
* A current/active DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:

BA/BS in a Business Administration or Engineering related field
* Familiarity with Earned Value tools (MPM, Cobra,etc.)
* Experience in a DOD manufacturing or engineering development environment
* Experience in applying integrated cost/schedule and critical path methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment.
* Familiarity with the NDIA's Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide.
* Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR)

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Salary Range: $112,600 - $169,000
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.