Program Planning Manager Level 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Salary: $146,600–$219,800 / yr
Posted: 20 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Program Planning Manager Level 2

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The Program Planning Manager - Level 2 joins the Scheduling Management team within the Intelligence Systems Division to serve as a process and tool Homeroom Subject Matter Manager. This role focuses on the Earned Value scheduling process and related reporting metrics for various space programs. Key responsibilities include facilitating rapid response EVMS processes, providing training, developing high-quality program baseline review artifacts, and performing schedule risk assessments. The individual will also manage automated scheduling software tools to build IMS files, conduct critical path analysis, and support major proposal reviews. Required skills include extensive Earned Value Management Systems experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and expertise in scheduling tools like MS Project or Open Plan. Candidates must also be skilled in using Acumen Fuse or other commercial SRA tools while navigating the complexities of aerospace and defense program planning.

Skills

EVMS MS Project Open Plan PS3 Acumen Fuse Cobra Microsoft Office Excel IMS Critical Path Analysis Schedule Risk Assessment DCMA Certification

What you'll do

Manage the Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) scheduling process and related reporting metrics for space programs.
Facilitate high-caliber, rapid response EVMS scheduling tools and training as a subject matter expert.
Develop high-quality program baseline review artifacts, schedule risk assessments, and health metric reports.
Provide technical recommendations for program coordination, structure, and the development of kickoff packages.
Fortify team planning data by ensuring logical sequencing of activities and establishing accurate activity durations.
Coordinate the setup and use of automated scheduling software tools to build and report on IMS files.
Disseminate guidance on critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and health metrics analysis.
Support major proposal reviews and pipeline evaluations for the Intelligence Systems Division.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Proficiency in developing and maintaining program schedules using tools like MS Project, Open Plan, or PS3.
Extensive Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel.
Understanding of the process and implementation of schedule risk assessments using Acumen Fuse or other commercial SRA tools.
Active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance required at time of application with ability to obtain SAP approval.
Experience leading and training junior Schedule Analysts (preferred).
Direct experience with automated cost and schedule integration including MS Project and Cobra (preferred).
DCMA certification (preferred).
Aerospace/Defense industry experience (preferred).

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