Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Planning Scheduling Analyst (level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite in Melbourne, FL. 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 • Utilizes 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 Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR Associate's Degree with 7 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields experience • Scheduling and planning experience • Experience with EVMS ​ • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite • Basic understanding of Microsoft Project • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company Preferred Qualifications: • Active U.S. government Secret Clearance • Aerospace/Defense Industry Experience • Excel Macro/VBA Skills • Experience working in Microsoft Project Server Environment • Experience in Deltek Cobra • Experience in Deltek Acumen Risk • Knowledge of DCMA health metrics • Schedule Management Experience and MS Project Experience 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. Pri