Principal/Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Secret clearance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Oklahoma City seeks a Principal/ Sr. Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst to join our finance team. The role requires DoD knowledge, EVM experience, and the ability to lead a small team on monthly forecasts and cost reporting.

You will interact with Program Office and Business Managers, ensuring contracts meet performance metrics while supporting forecast rhythms and reporting schedules. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in finance or related field.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in finance or related field.
• Active Government Secret clearance or higher with eligibility for program access.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and monthly forecasting rhythm.
• Experience supporting monthly financial forecasting rhythm and contract financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure contracts stay within negotiated parameters.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes.
• Provide internal reporting, forecast incorporation, and staffing issue identification.
• Interface with Business Managers and support profitability updates and booking rate files.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Leadership

DoD financial rhythms

Contract financial tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or related field

Master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or related field

Tools

Excel Macros

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Slicer tools

IFAS/NGFP

S4 BW (OLAP) Queries

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This is an individual contributor role that can be filled at either level.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 for Level 3: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, and/or industry related field.Must have an active Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).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).Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.Basic Qualifications for Level 4:Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related field.Must have an active Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).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).Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.Preferred Qualifications:Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR)Ability to run S4 BW (OLAP) QueriesExperience with Excel Macros, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and Slicer toolsExperience with IFAS/NGFPWe 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. Does this sound like you?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: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $144,200.00The 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.