Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

83d • $78,700 - $118,100

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 has an opening for a Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will provide cost support for program activities within our Aeronautics Sector. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, FL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years professional work experience OR a Master’s Degree and 3 years relevant experience
• Microsoft Office experience, including MS Excel, will be needed for the role
• Program baselining experience with big data tools
• Financial or accounting experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access prior to start

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, Deltek Cobra/MPM
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Department of Defense (DoD) experience
• Aerospace, Space, or Defense industry experience on a production contract
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Setting up cost control system, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Performing analyses and preparing reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters
• Preparing budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assisting in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Preparing program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Monitoring funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and preparation of expenditure projections
• Monthly material and subcontract financial forecasting
• Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
• Performing miscellaneous financial analysis including monthly financial reporting/forecasting and monthly EACs
• Continually assessing and improving financial reporting processes to enhance efficiencies

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
• Friendly team environment
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• 401K matching program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree