Principal or Sr. Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) in Melbourne, FL is hiring a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4).

This on-site role supports the Cost Management organization and focuses on Earned Value Management, cost performance reporting, and schedule integration across multiple contracts within an engineering IPT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or Master's with 3 years in business/finance
• Ability to work on site daily in Melbourne, FL
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
• Must have an active Government Secret clearance or higher (with background within last 6 years or Continuous Evaluation)
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access as required

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and CAMs to provide financial and administrative support and analysis
• Perform EVM tasks: WBS, budget baseline, estimates to complete, and government reports
• Develop and analyze cost/schedule integration and prepare periodic performance reports
• Support monthly rhythm process and incorporation of baseline changes into EVM systems

Skills

Earned Value Management

Financial forecasting

EVM concepts

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MPM

SAP

BW

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

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 Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) in the Melbourne, FL facility to support the Cost Management organization. This position will work on-site daily.

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.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks 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, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.
• This is a fast paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities: Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills 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 some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group.
• This Program Control Analyst duties could include; support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost/schedule integration; support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC; perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting; assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR; support variance analysis reports; facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process, incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint.

Basic Qualifications for level 3:

• 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.
• Ability to work on site daily in Melbourne, FL.
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
• Must have an active Government Secret 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.

Basic Qualifications for level 4:

• 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 re