Principal Program Material Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

1d • $77,000 - $141,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Analyst (Level 3) to support the Material Cost Management organization. The position is based at a facility in El Segundo, California; San Diego, California; Melbourne, Florida; or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It requires weekly onsite work with a hybrid telework schedule and travel estimated at 10%.

The analyst supports implementation of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with Department of Defense EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System. The focus is EVMS support for Major Subcontracts and General Procurement (GP), including maintaining cost and schedule baselines, preparing month-end reports, and developing and reviewing estimates at completion (EACs).

The role also supports CAMs with work breakdown structure alignment, task time-phasing, earned value methodology development and documentation, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis. The analyst supports cost and schedule reviews, identifies pressures and opportunities, and develops recovery plans as needed. Additional duties include preparing budgets and schedules, performing financial analyses, analyzing material data, supporting program teams and managers, and assisting with audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain, or an industry-related field; or a master's degree and 3 years of experience in one of those areas.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of EVMS.
• Material cost management and/or material accounting experience.
• Experience with business systems such as SAP or Cobra.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Group Pegging and Distribution (GPD).
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review material estimates at completion (EACs).
• Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subcontracts and IWOs.
• Assist CAMs with WBS alignment, purchase time-phasing, earned value methodology development and documentation, 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 or assist with financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Analyze material data and arrange meetings with CAMs to review the data.
• Provide support to Integrated Product Teams and Cost Management Managers.
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and suppliers.
• Assist with EVMS implementation for Integrated Product Teams and Control Account Managers while supporting compliance with applicable EVMS guidelines and systems.
• Prepare month-end reports and incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and General Procurement cost and schedule baselines.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
• 9/80 schedule.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior