Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our on-site team in San Diego, El Segundo, or Palmdale, CA.

This role requires a Secret clearance and extensive EVMS experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with program managers and CAMs, developing WBS, performing variance analysis, and preparing government cost performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S.Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• 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 Business systems (such as SAP, Cobra, etc.)
• Must have financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• This Program Control Analyst position will, under general direction, interface with program managers, functional management, and CAMs to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.
• Candidate will have experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts.
• Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled.
• Assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria.
• Maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete.
• Support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis.
• Budget baseline; Funding analysis; Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports.
• Preparation of government cost performance reports and reviews.
• Review of performance measurement variance analysis.
• Development and analysis of estimates to complete.
• Participate in the standard EVMS rhythm and month-end reporting.
• Reviewing EAC changes and updating EVMS to maintain baselines.
• Assist CAMs with EVMS activities including WBS alignment and time phasing.
• Support monthly cost and schedule reviews and recovery planning as required.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Financial forecasting

Cost and schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field

Master's degree in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Cobra

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 has an opening for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site daily in San Diego, CA, El Segundo, CA, 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.

Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

This Program Control Analyst position will, under general direction, interface with the program managers, functional management, and sometimes cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will have experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts. Tasks could include:

• Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
• Assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria
• Maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete
• Support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis
• Budget baseline
• Funding analysis
• Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports
• Preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation
• Review of performance measurement variance analysis
• Development and analysis of estimates to complete
• This Program Cost Control Analyst position will also participate in the standard EVMS rhythm.
• The analyst will be responsible for preparing month-end reports
• Reviewing EAC' changes; validating the incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines
• Assist analysts' supporting CAMs for EVMS activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and 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

Basic Qualifications for Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S.Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• 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 Business systems (such as SAP, Cobra, etc.)
• Must have financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related field OR Master's degree with 6 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S.Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• 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 Business systems (such as SAP, Cobra, etc.)
• Must have financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the AOP (annual operating plan) and LRSP (long range strategic plan) processes
• Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR
• Candidate has the ability to identify issues and problems across multiple contracts and make recommendations to management for resolution of mitigation

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.