Principal/Sr. Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst to provide financial and administrative support across an IPT. You will apply Earned Value Management concepts to multiple contracts and help lead a small team of analysts.

The role requires collaboration with program managers and CAMs, experience in EVM, and proficiency with MS Office. Relocation assistance may be available and some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or related fields; or Master's degree with 3 years.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis.
• Lead and train other analysts on Earned Value Management if full level 1 contracts.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Forecasting rhythm

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field

Master's degree in business/finance (optional for Sr Principal)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Earned Value tool

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Essential Functions

This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.

The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position will be responsible for leading and training other analysts if full level 1 Earned Value contracts.

Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks include

• Establishing Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
• Assessing and maintaining of objective performance criteria – developing, maintaining, analyzing and justification of estimates to complete
• Supporting internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis and budgeting baseline
• Maintaining a solid and accurate cost and schedule integration with business partners and program teams
• Analyzing funding, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports - Preparing government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of Performance measurement variance analysis

Additional responsibilities may include but is 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.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

Basic Qualifications

• For the Principal level: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields.
• For Sr Principal level: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields
• Must have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
• Must have experience with EAC development and analysis.
• Must have experience with Earned Value tool
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs after start of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR)

Primary Level Salary Range

$85,600.00 - $128,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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.

Benefits

• 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.