Senior Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) in Clearfield, UT, is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4) to join our team.

The role requires coordinating with IPTs, CAMs, and program managers to provide financial and administrative support for multiple contracts. The ideal candidate will have EVMS experience, cost forecasting skills, and leadership ability to guide a smaller team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with 5 years' proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar industry related fields
• Experience with MS Office including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting a robust business rhythm with control requirements and deliverables
• Experience with financial forecasting of Awards / Sales / Margin / Cash
• Experience with Earned Value Management and utilizing EVMS for effective program execution

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, awards, margin, cash, EBIT, and variance analysis
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Perform analyses and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Conduct cost analysis to develop BACs, EACs, generate financial inputs, and support monthly cost and schedule reviews
• Identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required
• Set up cost control systems (e.g. SAP and COBRA) and incorporate changes into the cost management system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
• Provide support to Integrated Product Teams, Cost Management, and Business Management Managers
• Assist CAMs with performance management activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting performance methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management
• Prepare customer performance and status reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement analysis

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership experience

Self-motivated

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel (Macros, Pivot, VLOOKUP)

PowerPoint

Deltek Cobra

Deltek MPM

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) in Clearfield, UT, is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4) to join our team.

The role requires coordinating with IPTs, CAMs, and program managers to provide financial and administrative support for multiple contracts. The ideal candidate will have EVMS experience, cost forecasting skills, and leadership ability to guide a smaller team.