Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, MD seeks a Principal Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst to support strategic, space-related programs. You will work closely with program management, operations leaders, and customers to deliver integrated masters schedules and cost controls.

Responsibilities include building the IMP/IMS, integrating WBS/SOW, and providing EVMS-driven reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Requires 9+ years scheduling experience or 5 years with a related degree or 3 years with a Master’s degree.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to work onsite in Elkton, MD and collaborate with program teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a monthly integrated master plan and schedule (IMP/IMS) from inception to completion.
• Integrate WBS, SOW, Teams, Deliverables into the Master Schedule efficiently.
• Support EVMS requirements and provide monthly/quarterly reporting and analysis.
• Assist in planning and forecasting schedule and cost performance; prepare strategic plans.

Skills

Scheduling experience

EVMS knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

5+ years of experience alternative

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Deltek Cobra

PM Compass

Power BI

Tableau

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Defense Systems is currently seeking an Principal Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst for our Elkton, Maryland location.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA. Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.

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Job Summary

As a Principal Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting our strategic and space related business programs. This position will work very closely with Northrop Grumman program management, operational leaders, and internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop from inception, maintain and deliver a monthly integrated master plan and schedule (IMP/IMS) through completion to meet project IMS objectives
• Integrate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), statement of Work (SOW), Teams, Deliverables, and resources into the Master Schedule in an efficient and timely manner
• Support Material Program Manager and Supply Chain in the management of program supplier base through the IMS and provide daily monitoring and status to the PM for critical path tasks daily
• Input EVMS requirements and reports to financial control as required.
• Support the preparation of monthly operational review packages
• Working with the program team to integrate project cost with scheduled activity.
• Providing monthly / quarterly reporting and analysis to support business processes.
• Assist in planning and forecasting program schedule and cost performance.
• Prepare future strategic plans.
• Serving as a resource to management in understanding results by reporting and investigating variances.
• Analyzing business processes and making recommendations to improve process efficiency and support continuous improvement.
• Identifying potential profit impacts to programs, and making recommendations for mitigation and improving profit margin
• Preparing and tracking key performance metrics to direct management

Basic Requirements

Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst: This position emphasized skills and experience. Must have 9 or more years of scheduling experience in lieu of degree. Will also consider a Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5 years of experience; or Master' degree in related field with 3 years of experience. Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet applications and databases (e.g. MS Office applications). Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships with others. Possess excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills. Independent self-starter and proactive contributor. Seeks to continually improve business processes and add value. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines. Organize deliverables in a clean and presentable format. Must be able to work onsite in Elkton, MD

Preferred Requirements

Prior team participation experience (professional/community/extracurricular) Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups Aerospace and/or DoD intern/working experience Knowledge of Earned value management systems (EVMS) Experience executing programs with contractual EVMS requirements. Prior Experience with Deltek applications (CostPoint, Cobra, OpenPlan, PM Compass). Experience with business intelligence platforms and tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.