Principal/ Sr Principal Material Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player as a Material Analyst Level 4. This role involves leading cost account management and supporting budgeting and reporting for material budgets in a high-stakes environment. You will ensure compliance with Earned Value Management System requirements while collaborating with diverse teams. The position offers an exciting opportunity to impact major production items and drive financial performance. If you are passionate about supply chain management and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with a high school diploma or 8 years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in EVMS and Cost Account Management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost/schedule data and ensure compliance with EVMS requirements.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports and spend plans.

Skills

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Cost Account Management

Financial Analysis

Variance Analysis

Budget Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Micro Frame Project Manager (MPM)

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: R10188508

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

Northrop Grumman is seeking a dynamic, energetic individual for the position of Material Analyst Level 4 to join our growing team of diverse professionals on the IBCS NAREW Program. This individual will serve as the Cost Account Management (CAM) Lead and will support the day-to-day activities to budget, plan, and report on material budgets for the production delivery of Major End Items.

The Program Cost Schedule Production & Material Analyst will report to the Global Supply Chain Organization and will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Poland IAMD Modernization Business Area in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation of Production Materials and Subcontracts.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform Control Account Management (CAM) duties providing monthly Earned Value Management cost/schedule data for the IBCS program.

• Responsible for manufacturing support on programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements.

• Cost Performance Reporting requirements utilizing the Micro frame Project Manager (MPM) tool.

• Reporting variance analysis and preparing cost reviews.

• Generate weekly material reports.

• Develop EAC Analysis for Material and Production of the Major End Items (MEI).

• Utilize SAP Material Resource Planning (MRP), transaction codes, data field elements, and material business management processes to complete earned value reporting.

• Support Integrated Product Teams on the MEIs.

• Set up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.

• Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration.

• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.

• Prepare and maintain spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines.

• Lead EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting.

• Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required.

• Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests, and ensuring proper accounting.

• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of professional related experience; Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience; or a Master's degree with 6 years of related professional experience.

• Working experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Cost Account Management monthly reporting.

• Use of Deltek Cobra or MPM.

• Proficiency with SAP or similar Material Resource Planning tool.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint (i.e. working with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certifications in Earned Value Management or Project Management.

• Proficiency in Micro-Frame Program Manager (MPM) or similar project management software, SAP Management Project Systems Module, and Business Warehouse (BW).

• Experience in Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Purchasing, Subcontracting, Supply Chain Management, and Production.

Salary Range: $87,000 - $130,600

Salary Range 2: $108,400 - $162,600

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.