Principal/Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Oklahoma City is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst to join our finance team on site. The role emphasizes cost control, forecasting, and reporting for government contracts, with leadership responsibilities for a small team.

Candidates must have EVM experience, SAP or Cobra experience, and an active Secret clearance. Travel is possible, and the role does not offer telework due to the classified nature of work.

Qualifications

Active Government Secret clearance or higher (within last 6 years or Continuous Evaluation).
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience supporting monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
Experience with EAC development and analysis.
Experience with SAP and/or Cobra.

Responsibilities

Analyze contracts to ensure they meet negotiated parameters and government cost controls.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial forecasts and reporting.
Provide internal reporting including forecast and staffing issues with baseline/ETC and corrective actions.
Interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates.
Lead a smaller team and communicate with the Program Office.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

Master's degree in business/finance

Tools

SAP

Cobra

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.

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, 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.
Must have experience with EAC development and analysis.
Must have experience with SAP and/or Cobra.

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.
Must have experience with EAC development and analysis.
Must have experience with SAP and/or Cobra.

Preferred Qualifications: