Sentinel - Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst (level 3 or 4

Principal Program Planning Analyst / Sr. Principal Program Planning Analyst

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a principal program planning analyst / Sr. principal program planning analyst to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the sentinel (gbsd) program in the strategic deterrent systems (sds) division. Northrop Grumman supports the air force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for intercontinental ballistic missile (icbm) ground and airborne launch control systems, launch facilities and associated infrastructure.

what you'll get to do

The selected supplier scheduler will be responsible for multiple tasks within the management and integration of ipmdar supplier schedules into the program integrated master schedule (ims). The scheduler will be responsible for performing tasks that include schedule assessment, compliance tracking, integration planning, and execution. In this role, you will evaluate and review suppliers' submitted schedules to ensure they meet project requirements and timelines. Monitoring supplier adherence to contractual milestones and deliverables is also crucial, ensuring compliance with program objectives and deadlines. Developing and maintaining a plan for integrating supplier schedules with the broader program ims, you will identify dependencies and mitigate potential scheduling conflicts. Coordination with suppliers and internal teams will be essential for executing the schedule integration, continuously monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as necessary to stay on track. Additionally, you will serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and the program management team, ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding schedule status, risks, and updates. By focusing on these responsibilities, the supplier scheduler will help ensure that all aspects of supplier scheduling are effectively integrated into the overall program timeline, contributing to the seamless execution of project goals.

roles and responsibilities

• Coordinate with business management and project management staff to develop an integrated program measurement baseline to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
• Perform schedule risk analyses and work with the program manager to resolve risky schedules, critical path issues, and network logic conflicts.
• Perform thorough project analysis through metrics reviews and predictive analysis to enhance cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• 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.
• Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Participating in month-end earned value reporting close activities.

basic qualifications

preferred qualifications

position benefits