Program Planning Manager - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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. 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. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Program Planning Manager – Level 2 , to join our team . This individual will serve as a process/tool Homeroom Subject Matter Manager for the Scheduling Management team within Intelligence Systems Division with duties centered on the overall Earned Value scheduling process and related reporting metrics for a team that supports a variety of space programs.  This position will be onsite in Redondo Beach CA.  Role and Impact: Facilitate high caliber, rapid response EVMS scheduling process, tools and training for programs as a representative for the Scheduling Management functional group Ensure internal/external best practice program planning and scheduling team support. Assist the team and cross-checking development of high-quality program baseline review artifacts, schedule risk assessments (SRAs), latest Health Metrics and deliverable products. Provide program startup support with experienced recommendations for program coordination and structure, and support development and presentation of kickoff packages. Aid program planning to hit target team annual goals. Fortify team planning data, logical sequencing of activities, and establishment of activity durations. Coordinate setup/use automated scheduling software tools to build and report on program IMS files. Disseminate guidance on schedule analysis and reporting, including critical path analysis and assessment, schedule risk assessments, and schedule health metrics analysis. Support major proposal and pipeline reviews. Collaborate with other functional leadership teams to ensure seamless and collaborative integration of your team efforts. Other duties as assigned. As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change. If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant