Program Planning and Scheduling Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA

Requisition ID: R10170551
• Category: Program Management
• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
SSSD Business Management has an opening for a Program Planning and Scheduling Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Redondo Beach, California for a restricted program Integrated Product Team (IPT).
In this position, the Manager will provide supervision, guidance, and development to a small team of Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts and will prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives. The incumbent selected will interface with upper management, human resources, compliance, program leadership, and security and will perform detailed schedule, resource, and work analysis to make recommendations and solve problems.

This position requires the incumbent to possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) security clearance or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) at time of application.
Roles and responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform mid-year and year-end performance reviews
• Oversee staffing, performance management and coaching development of the Business Management professional staff
• Ensures program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated
• Provides weekly status and reporting
• Conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
• Create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership
• Effectively work with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and the Program/Project Manager
Implements scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:

• DCMA 14-point
• IPMR DI-MGMT-81861
• NDIA EIA-748 32 Guidelines
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Critical Path Methodology (CPM)
• Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
As an employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6 years of experience in any combination of Planning & Scheduling, Finance, Pricing, Program Management, or Engineering; OR Master's degree with 4 years of stated experience
• Leadership experience
• DoD TS Clearance and/or SCI access at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Project Server environment
• Knowledge of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development; Schedule Risk
• Assessment (SRA) approach and execution
• Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and executive leadership
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work
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Salary Range: $138,100 - $207,100
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.