Principal/Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,500 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Sector seeks a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (level 3) or Sr Program Cost Control Analyst (level 4) to drive financial performance for the Stand-in-Attack Weapon program. Position based in Northridge, CA with no telework option and reports to the Business Manager.

The role emphasizes data-driven analytics, cost control, and collaboration across finance, operations, and program management, including exposure to EACs, cost variances, and contract

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in financial management, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience with managing program cost performance and EACs in a defense environment.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Accurately forecast program financial metrics including Orders, Sales, OM and Cash Flow for booked and potential programs.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables.
• Generate and support weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews and audits across operations, planning, and program management.
• Identify and mitigate program cost and schedule risk.
• Maintain project setup in Costpoint and Cobra as needed.
• Prepare program financial reports for internal and external customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Proactive

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

IBM Cognos

Cobra

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required: No

Clearance type: Secret

Travel: No

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Sector is seeking a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (level 3) or Sr Program Cost Control Analyst (Level 4) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance within the Advanced Weapons Systems Operating Unit (OU). The positions are based out of Northridge, CA and will report to the Business Manager over the Stand‑in‑Attack Weapon program. There is no telework option for this position; it will be located in Northridge, CA.

This role will be responsible for implementing data driven analytics into effective program performance outcomes. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across financial management, leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk/opportunity management, business acumen, and proposal-based capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately forecast program financial metrics including Orders, Sales, OM and Cash Flow for both booked and potential programs
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables
• Generate and support weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews and audits consisting of operations, planning, program management and EACs
• Identify and mitigate program cost and schedule risk
• Inter/Intracompany work order processing
• Maintain project setup in Costpoint and Cobra as needed
• Perform analyses and prepare program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking, and labor spending
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure program contracts are within negotiated, agreed‑upon parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines
• Preparation and processing of Journal Entries
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Prepare, review, and analyze program performance measurement and cost variances
• Provide administrative/adhoc support to team
• Support program cost estimate development, customer proposals, and negotiation
• Track and manage program billings and cash collections

Basic Qualifications – Level3

• 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 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 – Level4

• 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 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 proactiveExperience 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 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
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Earned Value Management principles
• Understanding of the RFP / proposal process

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.