Principal Material Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst Level 3 in Huntsville, AL to support the IBCS program. The role will assist the CAM Lead and help budget, plan and report on material budgets ranging from $70M to $100M annually for MEIs.

Responsibilities include EVMS compliance, cost/schedule reporting, and coordination with CAMs to deliver accurate EACs and spend plans. On-site position requiring strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• EVMS and CAM monthly reporting experience.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra or MPM.
• Proficiency with SAP or a similar Material Resource Planning tool.
• MS Office proficiency including Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, formatting).

Responsibilities

• Prepare EVMS data and cost/schedule reporting for the IBCS program.
• Interface with CAMs and provide cost/schedule data weekly.
• Perform cost performance reporting and variance analysis.
• Develop EAC analyses for material and MEIs.
• Maintain EVMS compliance and manage cost baselines.

Skills

EVMS

CAM

SAP

Deltek Cobra/MPM

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra/MPM

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a dynamic, energetic individual for the position of Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst Level 3 to join our growing team of diverse professionals on the IBCS Program. This individual will be assisting the Cost Account Management (CAM) Lead and be support the day-to-day activities to budge, plan, and report on a Material budget of $70M to $100M annually for the production delivery of Major End Items.

The Program Cost Schedule Production & Material Analyst will report to the Global Supply Chain Organization will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman IBCS programs in compliance with Earned Value Management. System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation of Production Materials and Subcontracts.

This position will be in Huntsville, Alabama.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for manufacturing support on programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements
• Interface with Cost Account Managers (CAM) and providing monthly Earned Value Management cost/schedule data for the IBCS program
• Cost Performance Reporting requirements utilizing the Micro frame Project Manager (MPM) tool
• Reporting variance analysis and preparing cost reviews
• Generate weekly material reports
• Develop EAC Analysis for Material and Production of the Major End Items (MEI)
• Utilize SAP Material Resource Planning (MRP), transaction codes, data field elements and material business management processes to complete earned value reporting
• Support Integrated Product Teams on the MEIs
• Set up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration
• Perform analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepare and maintain spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain cost and schedule baselines
• Assist Control/Cost Account Managers with EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting
• Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required
• Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines

Basic Qualifications

• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of profession al related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master’s degree with 3 years of related professional experience
• Working experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Cost Account Management monthly reporting
• Use of Deltek Cobra or MPM
• Proficiency with SAP or Similar Material Resource Planning tool
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint (i.e. working with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting)

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Certificati