Control Account Project Management - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks a Control Account - Project Manager (Level 3 or 4) to drive CAM-based budgets, EVMS reporting, and integrated master scheduling. You will partner with engineering and program leaders to forecast labor and manage schedules, while preparing Basis of Estimates and supporting EVM reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5–8+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with Agile methods, subcontract EVMS, and Microsoft Project. Colorado Springs onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required with relevant experience; level 3/4 roles.
• Experience with cost-plus and firm-fixed-price contracts.
• Earned value management experience across labor/material/subcontracts.
• Proficiency in scheduling and integration of major subcontract schedules.

Responsibilities

• Establish baselines for Engineering functions using CAM and EVMS.
• Manage, track and report earned value metrics for programs.
• Support integrated baseline reviews and forecasting labor.
• Develop and manage integrated master schedules with leaders.
• Prepare BOEs and proposals for modifications.
• Prepare monthly EVM artifacts and reports; support program control accounts.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Earned value management

Project management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelors of Science Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Atlassian JIRA/Confluence

Job description

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 is seeking a Control Account - Project Manager – Level 3 or 4 to support systems using current technologies and others yet to come. We are seeking team members who have a thirst for knowledge, approach each day with optimism, and have a relentless drive to solve complex problems.

This position is based onsite at our Colorado Springs, CO facility.

In this job, you will:

• Establish budgetary baselines for Engineering functions with the DARC program through Control Account Management (CAM) best practices
• Manage, track and report earned value metrics
• Support program integrated baseline reviews
• Work closely with engineering and program function leaders to forecast labor
• Work closely with engineering and program functions leaders to accurately manage integrated master schedules
• Manage and report status on program schedules
• Assess Software project issues/risks and develop resolution plan
• Prepare Contract Data Requirements Lists for necessary reporting for the Program Team
• Support Engineering Change Proposals by authoring Basis of Estimates and other proposal activity
• Prepare monthly Business Rhythm EVM artifacts and reporting
• Support labor and material program control accounts.

This requisition may be filled as either a level 3 or 4

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain US Government Secret security clearance, but not required to start.
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with cost plus and firm fixed price contract vehicles
• Material account earned value management experience
• Labor account earned value management experience
• Subcontract labor account earned value management experience
• Experience with Agile methodologies and practices
• Ability to develop and manage schedule tasks
• Experience with integration of major subcontract schedules within prime integrated master schedule
• Ability to use Microsoft Project
• Experience creating Basis of Estimates and Proposals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree
• An active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
• Risk management experience
• Earned Value Management Certification
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Software discipline organizational experience
• Experience with the management of Subcontract values greater than 30 million dollars
• Experience with managing labor cost accounts greater than 10 million dollars
• Experience with management of Software Development projects including the production and delivery of CDRLs
• Previous experience as a Scrum Master
• Proficiency in Atlassian tools (JIRA and Confluence)

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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.