Material Cost Management Analyst - Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

77d•$94,200 - $141,200•Onsite

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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 3 (Material Cost Management Analyst – Level 3), you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? This individual will prepare and manage hardware focused budgets that are integrated into program schedules for contract work scope. This position is located in our Redondo Beach CA facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Experience with accounting, financial analysis or reporting.
Understanding of materials and/or manufacturing in a government contracting setting.
Experience with MS Office Suite. Especially Excel.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS).
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with program team, stakeholders, and various customers.
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration.
Defense industry experience.
Working knowledge and practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM) and industry standards EIA 748 guidelines.
Program Cost Control experience.
Experience with S/4 ERP Grouping Pegging Distribution (GPD).
Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Experience with FAR/DFAR.
Proficiency of the following systems or software: Deltek COBRA or similar project management software, Microsoft Project, S/4 ERP, Analysis Office.
DCMA EVMS audit experience.
Experience in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Logistics, Subcontracting, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Production.

Responsibilities

Work closely with control account managers (CAMs) to coordinate work package business actions including developing variance analysis report (VAR) narrative and forward plan.
Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including labor headcount actuals versus plan, manage the performance measurement baseline (PMB), prepare change requests (CRs), develop and maintain quantifiable backup data percent complete for budgeted cost of work performed (BCWP), develop risk and opportunity analysis/assessment, create visibility reports, perform analysis and documentation for estimates to complete (ETC).
Perform analysis utilizing S/4 ERP views, reports and PACE Software.
Integrate with the program team to assist in the reconciliation of data facilitating an avenue for recommendations to program management/teams to include corrective actions and process improvements.
Apply knowledge of the DCMA data driven Earned Value Management Systems compliance process and current policy.
Support internal and external audits and reviews requested by programs / Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), customers as required.