Principal or Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

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

• Uses 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

Principal (Level 3) Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of business, finance, accounting, program control, industrial engineering and/or similar industry related fields experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of business, finance, accounting, program control, industrial engineering and/or similar industry related fields experience OR Associate's Degree with 7 years of business, finance, accounting, program control, industrial engineering and/or similar industry related fields experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of business, finance, accounting, program control, industrial engineering and/or similar industry related fields experience

• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS

• Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Sr. Principal (Level 4) Basic Qualifications

•  Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of business, finance, accounting, program control, industrial engineering and/or similar industry related fields experience OR a Master's Degree with 6 years of business, finance, accounting, program control, industrial engineering and/or similar industry related fields experience OR Associate's Degree with 10 years of business, finance, accounting, program control, industrial engineering and/or similar industry related fields experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of business, finance, accounting, program control, industrial engineering and/or similar industry related fields experience

• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in MS Project and the detail development of an IMS

• Proven background and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices and the ability to support implementation on programs

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current/active U.S. government Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Experience in material cost management

• Experience with EVM

• Experience with SAP and MPM &/or COBRA

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.