Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 81,400 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst to provide financial and administrative support. Located in Melbourne, FL, the role involves applying Earned Value Management concepts and leading analysts. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in finance or related fields.

The ideal candidate will also have experience with financial forecasting and tools like Cobra or SAP S/4. The salary range is $81,400 – $122,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative support and analysis.
• Lead and train other analysts for Earned Value contracts.
• Analyze funding, cost risk assessments, and variance reports.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Financial forecasting

Business administration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Cobra

SAP S/4

Job description

Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3)

Location: Melbourne, FL (on-site daily). Travel: 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Essential Functions

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baseline concepts to multiple contracts for control accounts within an Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Lead and train other analysts for full-level 1 Earned Value contracts.
• Establish and maintain a Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled.
• Assess and maintain objective performance criteria; develop, maintain, analyze, and justify estimates.
• Support internal and external reporting for variance analysis and budgeting baselines.
• Maintain accurate cost and schedule integration with business partners and program teams.
• Analyze funding, cost risk assessments, and visibility reports; prepare government cost performance reports and variance analyses.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes.
• Provide internal reporting, incorporate forecasts, identify staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execute corrective actions.
• Interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or an industry-related field, OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Program Access within a reasonable period.
• Experience with Earned Value Management, financial forecasting in a government contracting environment, including EVMS-based reporting and government cost reporting.
• Experience supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
• Experience with Cobra and/or SAP S/4.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation

Primary level salary range: $81,400.00 – $122,000.00 (based on role scope, experience, education, and market conditions).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.