Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule (onsite)

Comprehensive Benefits

Education Assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Linthicum, MD seeks a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst to provide program planning and financial control for multiple defense contracts. The role requires a Secret clearance and entails about 10% travel, with an onsite 9/80 work schedule in a mission systems environment.

You will partner with CAMs and program managers to ensure cost control, budgets, and schedules align with contract requirements and government guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience OR Master’s degree with 6 years of related professional experience
• Proficient Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting)
• Willingness to travel domestically ~10% of the time
• U.S. citizenship required for government clearance
• Active US Secret level security clearance desired/preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide program planning and financial control support for assigned contracts
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work, conduct financial analyses and variance analysis
• Develop cost baselines, aid in funding profiles, cash forecasting and sales outlooks
• Perform Earned Value management tasks including WBS development and estimates to complete
• Maintain accurate expenditure records, monitor costs and schedules, support audits and government reporting
• Prepare internal reports and dashboards to support planning and management decisions

Skills

Excel proficiency

Earned Value

Travel 10%

US Citizenship

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 yrs

Master’s degree + 6 yrs

Tools

COBRA

COGNOS

SAP

Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.We’re looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of our Linthicum, MD area offices. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.What You’ll Get to DoThis requisition represents multiple existing opportunities within our Mission Systems Sector Business Management organization. The Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will provide program planning and financial control support within one of the following three sector divisions:Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) DivisionMultidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) DivisionNavigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIS) DivisionThe PCA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. They will prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. This will include performing perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, and analysis of estimates to complete.The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.The PCA will support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management, support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity, and prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, Etc.)The PCA will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of related professional experienceExperience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysisStrong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.US CitizenshipCurrent, active U.S. Government Secret level security clearancePreferred Qualifications:Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related fieldExperience with Earned Value ManagementExperience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAPExperience in the Aerospace and Defense industryExperience in training and mentoring junior team membersWhat We Can Offer YouNorthrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!MSBSMGPrimary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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.