Principal or Senior Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site work locations

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) seeks a qualified Principal/Sr. Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3/4) to join our team onsite in Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA.

This role focuses on cost control, earned value, and schedule integration for complex programs. Responsibilities include partnering with program managers and CAMs, performing EVM-based variance analyses, and developing forecasts in support of program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field; 5 years of experience OR Master's with 3 years.
• Active DoD clearance or higher (background investigation within last 6 years or Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain/maintain Program Access per company requirements.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and CAMs to provide financial and administrative support.
• Apply EVM and performance measurement baselines to multiple contracts within an IPT.
• Lead and train analysts on EVM contracts as needed.
• Support monthly/quarterly forecasting and reporting; prepare government cost performance reports.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Cost & Schedule Control

Financial analysis

Interfacing with program managers

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

DoD financial systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This is an individual contributor role that can be filled at either level.

Essential Functions:

This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.

The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position will be responsible for leading and training other analysts if full level 1 Earned Value contracts.

Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks include:

• Establishing Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
• Assessing and maintaining of objective performance criteria - developing, maintaining, analyzing and justification of estimates to complete
• Supporting internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis and budgeting baseline
• Maintaining a solid and accurate cost and schedule integration with business partners and program teams
• Analyzing funding, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports - Preparing government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of Performance measurement variance analysis

Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Be responsible for supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes.
• Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools.
• This position will interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates. Good leadership skills & the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential.

The successful analyst will possess the following traits and abilities:

• Ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms; provide strategic guidance as required; develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity; analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus; exert influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields.
• Must have an active DoD Government clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Must have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and