Level 2/Level 3 Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

112d • $60,500 - $90,700

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 2 or Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 3 to join our team of high performing, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Iuka, MS. The Strike Division is a fast paced, dynamic, and complex environment that requires a candidate to possess self-initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields or a Master’s degree with experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields (for Level 2).
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields (for Level 3).
• Experience with MS Office including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business.

Nice To Haves

• Possess intermediate to advanced skills working in Deltek systems like Cobra and/or MPM.
• Experience with CostPoint and/or SAP.
• Understanding of and experience with providing support to Integrated Product Teams (IPT).

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports 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 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. CostPoint 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.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• 9/80 schedule.
• Great 401K matching program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree