Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 4) to join their team. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT and requires working from the NG facility. The Air Dominance Division is a fast-paced, dynamic, and complex environment that requires a candidate to possess self-initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics. The Program Cost & Schedule Analyst will, under minimal supervision, interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. The candidate will have experience with monthly performance management, financial planning and reporting, and performance measurement baseline concepts; applied across multiple contracts, working with an Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position will also have some experience with proposal, pre-contract, and contract startup. Good leadership skills & the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with 5 years' proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar industry related fields (for Level 3)
- Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with 8 years' proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar industry related fields (for Level 4)
- Experience with MS Office including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint
- Experience supporting a robust business rhythm with control requirements and deliverables
- Experience with financial forecasting of Awards / Sales / Margin / Cash
- Experience with Earned Value Management and utilizing EVMS for effective program execution
- Experience leading or training teams or peers (for Level 4)
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a DoD Program with EVSM requirements
- Possess intermediate to advanced skills working in Deltek systems like Cobra and/or MPM
- Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience
- Experience with SAP
- Understanding of and experience with providing support to Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Responsibilities
- Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, awards, margin, cash, EBIT, and variance analysis
- Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
- Perform analyses and prepare reports in order 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 BACs, 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. SAP 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
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 9/80 schedule OR 4/10 schedule
- great 401K matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
