Staff Engineer Planning Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama for a Staff Engineer Planning Analyst – Level 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, serving as the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems (GWS) Architecture and Delivery (A&D) Control Account Manager (CAM). This position is in Huntsville, AL. Position Overview: The selected Staff Engineer Planning Analyst (A&D CAM) responsibilities include support to the A&D Product Manager, GWS Program Managers and customer by providing Cost and Schedule oversight and monthly Earned Value Reporting. Essential Functions: Plan and manage cost account budget, schedule, and technical performance for scope of work. Project planning utilizing the IMS and aligning to overall program milestones. Communication and status reporting to program leadership and management. Responsible for tracking and reporting cost and schedule performance monthly. Risk management, mitigations, and interface with risk boards. Ensure compliance with Earned Value policies, procedures, and desktop procedures. Develop monthly forecasts. Conduct variance analysis to submitted forecasts. Managing scope and aligning to contract and statement of work requirements. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of related work experience, or a Master’s degree and 10 years of related work experience, or a PhD and 8 years of related work experience. Experience with Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD), waterfall, and/or Agile development processes. Experience in presenting to various levels of leadership. Proficiency in technical problem solving, including decomposition, root cause analysis, variance analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring. Proven, effective planning, organizational, and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders to include excellent verbal and written communication skills Minimum ten (10) years’ experience with experience and training in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application, or similar knowledge, or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) Experience preparing and delivering briefings for Customer and Engineering Leadership Experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs. Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Jira and Confluence Strong work ethic and the ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment Highly motivated to solve complex problems and continuously improve Ability to produce high quality work both independently and with a team Strong verbal and written technical communication skills Experience in leading and working on an Agile cross functional software development team as a Product Owner or Scrum Master, to include familiarity with the software development process and software integrations. Experience as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) on a DoD earned value management-based program Northrop Grumman CAM certification. Experience writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), working on DoD based proposals, and compiling programmatic / technical solutions. Demonstrate a track record as an effective collaborator, communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the organization as required to accomplish the team goals. Primary Level Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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