Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst - Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

4d•$112,200 - $168,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking an Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst – Level 4 to join their eastern region EVM Center of Excellence team in Huntsville, AL. This individual will serve as an integrated partner with Space sector programs’ Business Management, Schedule Management, and Program Management teams, providing EVM training, development, and implementation. The role involves mentoring, coaching, and guiding PMO, CAMs, cost analysts, and schedule analysts on EVM implementation and execution. The analyst will also develop training materials, facilitate sessions, provide guidance on program startup and business process implementation, conduct internal EVM Surveillance Reviews, support program teams in preparing for internal and external EVMS reviews, and review/provide feedback on processes and procedures. The position requires strong communication skills, knowledge of DCMA data-driven EVM compliance, and support for EVM and Program Control Corporate and Sector PrOP.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling – OR – Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling.
An additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Strong EVMS experience with Cost and Schedule Management skills.
Working knowledge of EVM and industry standards EIA 748 guidelines.
Experience with deployment of processes in an EIA-748 compliant Earned Value Management environment.
Experience with DCMA data-driven surveillance metrics and associated tools and processes.
Experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra, and MS Project.
Strong analytical skillset and ability to communicate significance of the results.
Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (with a full investigation within the past 6 years).
Experience with Deltek CostPoint.
Experience in a program oversight or auditing role.
Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
Can effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Can effectively manage a large volume of programs.
Can handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Have excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a SME by mentoring, coaching and guidance to the Program Management Office (PMO), Control Account Managers (CAMs), cost analysts, and schedule analysts on the proper EVM implementation and execution.
Develop material and facilitate training sessions as needed to support programs and audiences of all sizes on various EVM topics.
Provide Program Startup and business process implementation guidance, expertise and leadership (in collaboration with Business and Program Management) through active participation in program baseline development and Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) preparation and execution.
Conduct and support internal EVM Surveillance Reviews (ISR) to ensure compliance with the EIA-748 EVMS guidelines.
Support program teams in preparing, executing and closing internal and external EVMS reviews (e.g., Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Internal Audit).
Review and provide feedback on program, division, sector, and corporate processes and procedures.
Communicate professionally and effectively with program team, stakeholders, and various customers.
Apply knowledge of the DCMA data-driven Earned Value Management Systems compliance process and current policy.
Support programs in compliance with EVM and Program Control Corporate and Sector PrOP.
Other duties as assigned.