Sr Principal Control Account Project Management (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Colorado Springs seeks a Sr Principal Control Account - Project Manager to lead CAM-based cost control for complex defense programs.

You will manage budgets, schedules, EVMS metrics, and EVM reporting while coordinating with engineers and subcontractors. This onsite role requires travel up to 10% and offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years of related experience; Master’s degree reduces required experience by 2 years.
• Proven experience in earned value management and CAM control account handling.
• Experience with cost-plus and firm-fixed-price contracts; ability to forecast labor and materials.

Responsibilities

• Establish budget baselines for Engineering functions through CAM best practices.
• Manage, track and report earned value metrics and status.
• Forecast labor and material requirements; maintain integrated master schedule.
• Prepare BASIS OF ESTIMATES and proposal activity for Engineering changes.
• Support EVM artifacts and reporting; coordinate with subcontractor schedules.
• Manage program data and reporting for program reviews.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Agile methodologies

Schedule management

Product/project coordination

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Interim 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 Space Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Control Account - Project Manager to support systems using current technologies and others yet to come. We are seeking team members who have a thirst for knowledge, approach each day with optimism, and have a relentless drive to solve complex problems.This position is based onsite at our Colorado Springs, CO facility.In this job, you will:Establish budgetary baselines for Engineering functions with the DARC program through Control Account Management (CAM) best practicesManage, track and report earned value metricsSupport program integrated baseline reviewsWork closely with engineering and program function leaders to forecast laborWork closely with engineering and program functions leaders to accurately manage integrated master schedulesManage and report status on program schedulesAssess Software project issues/risks and develop resolution planPrepare Contract Data Requirements Lists for necessary reporting for the Program TeamSupport Engineering Change Proposals by authoring Basis of Estimates and other proposal activityPrepare monthly Business Rhythm EVM artifacts and reportingSupport labor and material program control accounts.Basic Qualifications:Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain US Government Secret security clearance, but not required to start.Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's degree.Experience with cost plus and firm fixed price contract vehiclesMaterial account earned value management experienceLabor account earned value management experienceSubcontract labor account earned value management experienceExperience with Agile methodologies and practicesAbility to develop and manage schedule tasksExperience with integration of major subcontract schedules within prime integrated master scheduleAbility to use Microsoft ProjectExperience creating Basis of Estimates and ProposalsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors of Science DegreeAn active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.Risk management experienceEarned Value Management CertificationProject Management Professional CertificationSoftware discipline organizational experienceExperience with the management of Subcontract values greater than 30 million dollarsExperience with managing labor cost accounts greater than 10 million dollarsExperience with management of Software Development projects including the production and delivery of CDRLsPrevious experience as a Scrum MasterProficiency in Atlassian tools (JIRA and Confluence)Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00The 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.