Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman

Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst supporting Northrop Grumman’s space systems for human space exploration and national defense. Performing schedule and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeDulles • Arizona, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,100 - $155,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
Make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership.
Interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, as well as the Program/Project Manager.
Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
Implement scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry.
Provide weekly status and reporting.
Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 1+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with scheduling software (i.e., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek and SSI Tools).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

program planningproject schedulingcost analysisresource analysisIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS)scheduling best practicesIntegrated Baseline Reviews (IBR)Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR)presentation developmentproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance