Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 3 to join our Space Sector on-site team at Schriever SFB.

You will interface with program managers, CAMs, and IPTs to provide financial and administrative support and to apply earned value concepts across multiple contracts. The role emphasizes cost/schedule control, budget baselines, and performance measurement, with a 9/80 schedule and no telework.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience or 3 years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) preferred.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required at start.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control system and monitor costs and schedules on contracts.
• Support audits and reviews; provide fact-finding and negotiation support.
• Perform EVM tasks including WBS development, budget baseline, and estimates to complete.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business

Tools

Costpoint

Cobra

Solumina

SAP/MRP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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 3 located in Colorado Springs, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position will be based out of Schriever SFB, is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.Our Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 3 for the Space Sector will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidates will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value 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 work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date.Your Role and Impact:Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systemSupport audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation supportPerform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelinesPerform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to completeOther duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience·Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degreeRequires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with an active Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph at time of applicationExperience with financial analysis or reportingExperience with MS Office SuitePreferred Qualifications:Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business AdministrationDefense industry experienceMilitary Leadership ExperienceProgram Cost Control experienceExperience with FAR/DFARExperience with Costpoint, Cobra, Solumina or SAP/MRPExperience with Earned Value Management (EVMS)Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking 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 RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00The 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.