Principal Material Cost Analyst

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

11d•$94,200 - $141,200•Hybrid

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 has an opening for a Principal Material Cost Management Analyst (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in San Diego, CA. Note: This position requires the ability to work on-site weekly in Rancho Bernardo with a hybrid telework schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or industry related field.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Nice To Haves

Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience.
Experience with Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD).
Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra).

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and guidance to support the implementation of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), while ensuring compliance to DOD EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System.
Focus in EVMS support for Major Subcontracts and General Procurement (GP).
Responsible for preparing month-end reports; developing and reviewing EAC's; incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines.
Assist CAMs for EVMS activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting.
Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.
Develop and review material EACs.
Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subs and IWOs.
Assist CAMs for EVMS activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the purchases, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting.
Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
Conduct analysis on material data and set up meetings with control account managers to review data.
Provide support to Integrated Product Teams and Cost Management Managers.
Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and Suppliers.