Program Cost Schedule and Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to join their innovative team in Redondo Beach. This role is pivotal in supporting space systems programs, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements. You will be responsible for setting up cost control systems, maintaining schedules, and performing analyses to ensure contracts meet guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset and experience with EVMS and Microsoft Office Suite. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of technology while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 0+ years.
• Ability to obtain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control systems and monitor costs and schedules.
• Maintain EVMS compliance and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

COBRA

COGNOS

SAP Management Project Systems Module

Job description

Requisition ID: R10186616

Category: Business Management

Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America

Clearance Type: None

Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: No

Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

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 inclusive team. As a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2), located in Redondo Beach, CA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Principal or Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst will report to the Manager of Cost Controls and will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Corporation Space Systems programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Set up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
2. Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration.
3. Perform analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
4. Prepare and maintain spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines.
5. Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) with EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting.
6. Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required.
7. Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting.
8. Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
9. Operates in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of stated professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0+ years of professional experience.
2. Ability to obtain an active Department of Defense (DoD) Clearance at time of application.
3. At least 2 years of working experience with EVMS.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Proficiency of the following systems or software: COBRA or similar project management software, COGNOS (SPFP - Planning Analytics), SAP Management Project Systems Module and Business Warehouse (BW).
2. Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) Clearance.
3. Active Department of Defense Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI).

Salary Range: $73,900 - $110,900

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.