Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst – Level 5

Northrop Grumman

Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst overseeing detailed scheduling, resource management, and cost analysis. Engaging with functional teams at Northrop Grumman to ensure project success.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeGilbert • Arizona, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,000 - $241,400 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling – OR – Master’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Extensive experience with scheduling software (i.e., MS Project 2016, Open Plan, PS3, Primavera P6, Milestone Professional, Deltek and SSI Tools).
Proficient in MS Project 2016.
Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and Schedule Management.
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

program planningproject schedulingcost analysisresource analysisEarned Value Management Systemsschedule managementIntegrated Master Schedulescheduling best practicesIntegrated Baseline ReviewsJoint Surveillance Reviews

Soft Skills

problem solvingpresentation skillscommunicationcollaborationleadership