Program Cost and Schedule Control Finance Analyst - Level 4

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking a Program Cost and Schedule Control Finance Analyst - Level 4 to support financially critical programs. The role emphasizes forecasting, EAC maintenance, EVMS, and cost control to ensure contracts stay within negotiated parameters.

The analyst will interface with program managers, CAMs and business managers to provide timely financial analyses and reports, and will participate in audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's with 6+ years.
• Government/defense cost control experience preferred.
• Experience with cost performance reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial management on the program, including forecasting and EAC maintenance.
• Set up cost control system and monitor costs and schedules on contracts.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure contracts meet parameters and guidelines.
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers and management.
• Communicate financial status and deliverables to leadership and customers.

Skills

Financial management

Forecasting

Earned Value

Cost control

Data reporting

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Deltek Cobra

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome.

As a Program Cost and Schedule Control Finance Analyst - Level 4, your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? The Analyst will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position requires you to be onsite at our Dulles location for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leading financial management on the program, including forecasting, planning, estimate-at-complete (EAC) maintenance, program control/Earned Value Management (EVMS), and ad hoc analyses and reporting.
• Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Performing analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs) Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support.
• Effectively communicating with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
• Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines
• Strong PC skills and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel
• Strong analytical ability
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Defense industry experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Program Cost Control experience
• Experience with Costpoint or SAP
• Experience with Deltek Cobra Reporting Tool

Salary and Benefits

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

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Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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