Program or Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

9/80 schedule

401K matching

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aerospace System (NGAS) in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA seeks a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Level 2 or Principal Level 3 to support the Cost Management organization. The role emphasizes Earned Value, budget baselines, and integrated cost/schedule control across multiple contracts within an IPT.

The position requires a bachelor's (or master's) in a related field, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and hybrid on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related fields OR Master's degree
• Ability to work on site in a hybrid schedule in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in the same
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM) Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and CAMs to provide financial and administrative support and analysis
• Apply Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts to contracts for control accounts within IPT
• Establish Work Breakdown Structure for budgeted cost of work scheduled
• Maintain budget baseline, funding analysis, and estimates to complete
• Prepare government cost performance reports and variance analysis
• Develop and analyze estimates to complete
• Support monthly reporting rhythms and EVM system updates with MPM, SAP, BW, wInsight, Excel/Project/PowerPoint

Skills

EVMS principles

Cost performance reporting

Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint

Budget and cost analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MPM

SAP

BW

wInsight

Microsoft Project

Job description

Introduction

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.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace System (NGAS) is seeking two Program Cost and Schedule Control Analysts (Level 2) or Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analysts (Level 3) in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA facilities to support the Cost Management organization. This position will work on-site and have a hybrid work schedule.

Relocation and Travel

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Responsibilities

This Program Control Analyst position 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. Candidate 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). Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks include: Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.

This is a fast paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team.

Candidate Traits and Abilities

Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity; Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus; Exert some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group.

Program Control Analyst Duties

Support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost/schedule integration; support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC; perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting; assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR; support variance analysis reports; facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process, incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint.

Basic Qualifications Level 2

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related fields OR Master's degree
• Ability to work on site in a hybrid work schedule in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications Level 3

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in the same
• Ability to work on site in a hybrid work schedule in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM) Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active final adjudicated government Department of Defense Secret Clearance with the ability to transfer and maintain Secret Clearance, and program access required within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
• Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM) Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Salary and Compensation

• Primary Level Salary Range: $62,100.00 - $115,600.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $141,200.00
• 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.

Benefits

• exceptional benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 schedule
• great 401K matching program
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. 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.