Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 81,400 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst in Melbourne, FL. This position involves providing financial and administrative support for program requirements, engaging with program managers and leading analysts on Earned Value Management tasks.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, along with skills in financial analysis and reporting. Join a company known for innovation and strong employee support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or related fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience with financial forecasting in a government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers and provide financial support.
• Perform analysis and prepare financial reports.
• Analyze funding, cost risk assessments, and government reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Earned Value Management

Budget management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Cobra

SAP S4

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be 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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite daily in Melbourne, FL.

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 preparing and/or reviewing performance measurement variance analysis

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

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry 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 Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial forecasting in a government contracting environment, including EVMS-based reporting and government cost reporting.
• Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
• Must have experience with Cobra and/or SAP S4.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR).

Learn More About Working With Us

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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 innovating—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

USD 81,400.00 - 122,000.00.

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.