Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
Northrop Grumman TSSD is seeking a Staff Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Dulles, VA.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Preparing, developing and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives
* Ensuring program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated
* Implementing scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:
* DCMA 14-point
* IPMR DI-MGMT-81861
* Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
* Critical Path Analysis
* Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)
* Schedule Performance, Health Metrics and Analysis
* Provides weekly and monthly status and reporting
* Tracking plans and schedules
* Creating, maintaining and validating Schedule data
* Performing risk analysis and management
* Identifying and resolving critical path and network logic conflicts
* Utilizing Gantt, milestone charts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of professional stated experience in program/project planning and scheduling, logistics or supply chain - OR - a master's degree with 10+ years of professional stated experience - OR - 8+ years of professional stated experience with a PhD.
* Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
* Experience with Integrated Master Scheduling software (IMS) such as (i.e., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek and SSI Tools).
* Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in MS Project 2016
* Experience with resource loading Schedules.
* Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and Schedule Management.
* Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
* 401k
* Educational Assistance
* Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
* Paid Time Off
* Health & Wellness Resources
* Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Salary Range: *$155,500 - $233,300
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.