• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Senior Principal *Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
• Level 4* located in Chandler, AZ you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is on-site and does not offer teleworking or work from another location.
  The Program Planning Scheduling Analyst level will report to Scheduling Management and will perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts. In this role, the incumbent will make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership and will interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, as well as the Program/Project Manager.
  In this job, you will:
  Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated. Implements scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:

Create initial resource loaded Microsoft Project Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) with accurate schedule logic.
Gather inputs from Control Account Managers (CAMs) to status the IMS monthly. Work with CAMs individually and in groups to analyze and potentially resolve schedule impacts.
Complete baseline change requests (BCRs). Ensure BCRs are compliant.
Conduct driving path and critical path analysis
Perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs)
Generate schedule related reports such as critical path Gantt charts, CEI/BEI metrics, headcount profiles, and giver/receiver reports.
Present schedule data to internal and external customers.
Maintain compliance to Earned Value Management System (EVMS) standards, IPMDAR (DI-MGMT-81861) requirements, and industry best practices.
Perform schedule health checks and resolve issues as needed.
Prepare for and participate in Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), and internal and external audits
Work with Finance team to ensure accurate cost and schedule integration.
Provide informal training to program management, CAMs, business operations, and fellow scheduling personnel regarding scheduling compliance and best practices.
Review and provide feedback on subcontractor schedules. Integrate schedule data while maintaining vertical traceability.
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Other duties as assigned.
Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovator.
Basic Qualifications (professional experience):Able to work on site in Chandler, Arizona.

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience
in program/project planning and scheduling

• OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of stated professional experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance

Experience working in a Leadership capacity, including but not limited to: team lead, project lead or people leadership / managerial experience.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Proficient with scheduling software; Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications:Expert in Microsoft Project.
Experience developing PowerBI Dashboards.
Experience with resource loaded schedules.
Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and Schedule Management.
Experience with running Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
Experience leading teams

Department of Defense Clearance:

About Business Management: Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.