Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Segment (Twilio); Oklahoma City, Palmdale (OK, CA); Hybrid; USD 96,200 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 schedule

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aerospace System (NGAS) is hiring a Senior Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) in OKC or Palmdale to support cost management. On-site with a hybrid schedule, you will lead financial analyses and IPT support to ensure program performance and cost control.

Ideal candidates have a strong EVMS background, DoD clearance eligibility, and proven forecasting skills, using Cobra, SAP S4, Excel and PowerPoint in a dynamic defense program environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience or Master's with 6 years.
• Hybrid on-site work in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA.
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management team to provide financial support and analysis.
• Apply EVMS concepts to multiple contracts within an IPT.
• Develop and maintain budgets, baselines and ETC/EACs.
• Prepare monthly reports and submittals, including IPMR/CDRLs.
• Conduct variance analyses and implement cost control improvements.

Skills

EVM experience

Financial forecasting

Microsoft Excel

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related fields

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related fields

Tools

Cobra

SAP S4

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

OLAP

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Requirements

Clearance required upon start: No.

Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

Travel required: Yes, 10% of the time.

Description

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.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aerospace System (NGAS) is hiring a Senior Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) 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.

Responsibilities

Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) and lead the team to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Earned Value Management (EVM) Tasks

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. Also 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.

Ideal 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 Cobra, SAP S4, OLAP, and MS Excel/Project/PowerPoint.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 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)
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting

Benefits and Work Environment

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Our organization is known for a diverse portfolio of programs, inclusive family environment, excellent work/life balance, exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401(k) matching program.

Salary

Salary range will be dependent upon where the position is based/located and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with the position. Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience.

Oklahoma City, OK Salary Band: $96,200 - $144,200

Palmdale, CA Salary Band: $117,500 - $176,300

Primary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $176,300.00

Compensation and Bonuses

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

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.

EEO Statement

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.