Principal/Sr. Principal Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,200 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA is seeking a seasoned finance professional to manage program cost and earned value metrics. You will forecast financial performance, track billings, and support audits across multiple projects.

Strong analysis, collaboration with SMEs, and independent initiative are essential. Required are extensive experience in accounting/finance, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work onsite in Northridge.

Qualifications

• 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree; 5 years with a Bachelor’s or 4 with a Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel
• Experience managing multiple projects with demanding deadlines
• Must be able to work onsite in Northridge, CA

Responsibilities

• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including WBS development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis, and performance reports
• Forecast program financial metrics for booked and potential programs; track billings and cash collections
• Support audits, reviews, and monthly/quarterly financial close deliverables
• Maintain Costpoint and Cobra project setup; prepare program cost reports for internal and external customers
• Contribute to cost estimate development, proposals, and negotiations

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Costpoint

Cobra

Deltek Costpoint

IBM Cognos

Power BI

MS Project

Tableau

Job description

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete; Prepare, review, and analyze program performance measurement and cost variances.
• Accurately forecast program financial metrics including Orders, Sales, OM and Cash Flow for both booked and potential programs, Track and manage program billings and cash collections
• Generate and support weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews and audits consisting of operations, planning, program management and EACs, Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables
• Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support
• Maintain project setup in Costpoint and Cobra as needed
• Performs analyses and prepares program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking, and labor spending.
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure program contracts are within negotiated, agreed-upon parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Provide administrative/ad hoc support to team
• Supports program cost estimate development, customer proposals, and negotiation.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Must have 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree; Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience or a Master’s degree with 4 years experience within in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with technical subject matter experts and business operations personnel
• Demonstrated experience in working independently and being proactive
• Experience managing multiple projects with demanding deadlines
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, while maintaining attention to detail and effective time management/organization
• Must be able to work onsite in Northridge, CA

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Must have 12 years of related experience in lieu of degree; Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years experience within in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with technical subject matter experts and business operations personnel
• Demonstrated experience in working independently and being proactive
• Experience managing multiple projects with demanding deadlines
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, while maintaining attention to detail and effective time management/organization
• Must be able to work onsite in Northridge, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance
• Aerospace & Defense Finance and experience
• Experience with multiple contract types (Cost Plus Fixed Fees/Cost Plus Incentive Fees, Cost Plus Award Fees, Firm Fixed Price/Firm Price Incentive Fee) desired
• Familiarity with: Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos, Cobra, MS Project, Power BI, Tableau
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Earned Value Management principles
• Understanding of the RFP / proposal process
• Experience with FAR/DFARS
• Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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.