Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 4

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA, is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 4. You will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work, perform financial analyses, and ensure funding alignment with government guidelines.

Requires a Top-Secret clearance, 8 years (or 6 with a Master’s) of experience, and expertise in EVM, FAR/DFAR, Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAP. 9/80 schedule with some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience, or
• Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience, or
• 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree considered
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance, current and within scope
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting and MS Office
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience, FAR/DFAR knowledge

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control system, monitor costs and schedules on contracts
• Support audits and reviews; provide fact-finding and negotiation support
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure contracts stay within parameters
• Develop EVM tasks including WBS, budget baseline, estimates to complete

Skills

Financial analysis

MS Office

Earned Value Management

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Costpoint

Cobra

Primavera

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 4, located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.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 work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.In this job, you will: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 in order 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 completeWhy you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experienceWill consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degreeRequires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeExperience with financial analysis or reportingExperience with MS Office SuiteProgram Cost Control experience Preferred Qualifications:Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business AdministrationDefense industry experienceEarned Value Management (EVM) experienceExperience with FAR/DFARExperience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAPExperience standing up program or projects from scratchPrimary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.