Sr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (18214)

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSr Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (18214)United States-Utah-Roy +1 moreApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10239636RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (level 4) to join its Business Management team in Roy, UT OR Huntsville, AL. This is a full time on-site position.The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:Develop, maintain, and continuously update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring horizontal and vertical integration across functional areas such as engineering, finance, manufacturing, and quality.Coordinate schedule assessments and deliver concise executive and senior-leadership briefings, including variance analysis and performance-health metrics.Conduct critical-path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and “what-if” cost-schedule scenario modeling to support decision points.Identify, resolve, and mitigate critical-path and network-logic conflicts, implementing corrective actions to keep the program on track.Produce and disseminate weekly status reports, Gantt, PERT, and milestone charts using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Deltek, and related tools.Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and DCMA 14-point schedule best practices to monitor cost-schedule performance.Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams to define scope, deliverables, and resource requirements, ensuring resource availability for scheduled tasks.Perform schedule risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies, tracking schedule health metrics and variance trends.Lead integration of schedule data within Microsoft Project Server/Enterprise Project Management environments.Position Benefits:  As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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  •...