Principal Material Cost Analyst

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Material Cost Management Analyst (Level 3) based in San Diego, CA. This role involves supporting the implementation of the Earned Value Management System and preparing financial analyses for contract work.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers opportunities for professional growth with a hybrid work schedule. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Understanding of government contracting processes.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Earned Value Management System.
• Prepare budgets and financial analyses.
• Conduct analysis on material data and support audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Financial forecasting and/or material accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or related field

Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

SAP/Cobra

Job description

Principal Material Cost Management Analyst (Level 3)

Location: On-site in San Diego, CA. Requires weekly on-site presence in Rancho Bernardo with a hybrid telework schedule.

Position Details

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• No clearance required for start.
• Clearance type required: Secret.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job 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 spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and have fun along the way.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and guidance to support the implementation of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance to DOD EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System.
• Assist CAMs for EVMS activities including WBS alignment, time phasing of purchases, documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting.
• Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Conduct analysis on material data and set up meetings with control account managers to review data.
• Provide support to Integrated Product Teams and Cost Management Managers.
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Develop and review material EACs.
• Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subs and IWOs.
• Assist CAMs for EVMS activities (duplicate of responsibilities).
• Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, develop recovery plans.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in the same areas.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience.
• Experience with Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD).
• Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra).

EEO Statement

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.