Program Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 2 to define the art of the possible from day one. This 100% onsite role will support budgets, schedules, and financial analyses for contract work.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience (or 4+ years without degree), and proficiency in cost control tools and MS Office. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of business management or program control experience, or Master’s degree
• Alternate 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Requires active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting
• Experience with MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present est. at Completion in support of corporate requirements quarterly
• Estimate monthly sales and operating margin by analyzing labor hours and material costs
• Manage day-to-day program control tasks
• Collaborate with program team and required program meetings
• Maintain project detail with Cobra/SAP S4
• Support customer required reporting
• Forecast manpower needs based on budgets
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial analysis

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra

SAP S4

Costpoint

Primavera

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 2, located in Huntsville, AL, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Our Program Cost Control Analyst will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting and variance analysis. You will also work to ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation for expenditure projections and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. This position will support intercompany programs and the site General Manager.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role And Impact

• Prepare and present Estimate at Completion in support of Corporate requirements on a quarterly basis
• Estimate monthly sales and operating margin by analyzing direct labor hours, raw material dollars, and other direct costs
• Manage the day-to-day program control task
• Work with the program team and support required program meetings
• Maintain project detail with Deltek Cobra/ SAP S4
• Support customer required reporting
• Forecast and analyze manpower needs based on current and proposed program budgets
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of business management or program control experience or Master’s degree
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope,
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting
• Experience with MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration
• Defense industry experience
• Program Cost Control experience
• Experience with FAR/DFAR
• Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAP
• Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

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.

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.