Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site daily in San Diego, CA, El Segundo, CA, or Palmdale, CA. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This Program Control Analyst position will, under general direction, interface with the program managers, functional management, and sometimes cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will have experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts. Tasks could include: Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, Assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, Maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete, Support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis, Budget baseline, Funding analysis, Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, Preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation, Review of performance measurement variance analysis, Development and analysis of estimates to complete. This Program Cost Control Analyst position will also participate in the standard EVMS rhythm. The analyst will be responsible for preparing month-end reports, Reviewing EAC' changes; validating the incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines, Assist analysts' supporting 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field (for Principal role)
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related field OR Master's degree with 6 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field (for Sr. Principal role)
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period
- Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period
- Experience with Business systems (such as SAP, Cobra, etc.)
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting
- Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the AOP (annual operating plan) and LRSP (long range strategic plan) processes
- Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR
- Ability to identify issues and problems across multiple contracts and make recommendations to management for resolution of mitigation
Responsibilities
- Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
- Assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria
- Maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete
- Support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis
- Budget baseline
- Funding analysis
- Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports
- Preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation
- Review of performance measurement variance analysis
- Development and analysis of estimates to complete
- Preparing month-end reports
- Reviewing EAC' changes; validating the incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines
- Assist analysts' supporting 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
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Flexible work arrangements
- Phenomenal learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- Exceptional benefits/healthcare
- 9/80 schedule
- Great 401K matching program
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
