Principal Engineer, Planning Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Coordinate with technical leadership in a cross functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMelbourne • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $84,700 - $155,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, control account management, and earned value management methodologies, with a strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver effective presentations to stakeholders. Proficient in budget tracking, schedule risk assessments, and adherence to internal processes for product support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementControl Account Management (CAM)Earned Value Management (EVM)MS Office ApplicationsU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementControl Account ManagementEarned Value ManagementSchedule Risk AssessmentBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordMS ProjectMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret ClearanceU.S. Government Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Integrated Program Team (IPT)Training and Support EquipmentIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS)Stakeholder MeetingsAgile Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with technical leadership in a cross functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives
Manage cross functional and horizontal execution for Training & Support Equipment development
Develop and deliver presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders
Define, plan, perform, monitor, control, and complete project tasks, including developing Engineering rhythm
Serve as Work Package Manager for Training and Support Equipment disciplines
Track budget actuals against predictions and financial performance against the full EV performance management baseline
Participate in CAM status calls and prepare for or attend weekly status meetings
Provide bi-monthly Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) status
Support stakeholder meetings
Review Actual Hours reports for time charging accuracy and alignment with IMS status
Support logistics team, generate staffing requirements, documentation, and forecasts
Support agile alignment to QSST and IMS
Adhere to all internal processes for Product Support
Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience, OR Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience; PhD with 1 year experience
Experience in project management and/or control account management
Experience with CAM and EVM methodologies
Experience in contracts executing full-earned value management
Experience with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance preferred
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus may be available
Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business