Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

67d • $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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Level 3 Principal Program Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site daily in Melbourne, FL. This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks 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, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete. This is a fast paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting with 5 years experience in financial analysis or industry related fields OR Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting with 3 years experience in financial analysis or industry related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
• Ability to work on site daily in Melbourne, FL.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra).

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis.
• Gain experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts.
• Establish Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled.
• Assess and maintain objective performance criteria.
• Maintain and justify estimates to complete.
• Support internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis.
• Prepare government cost performance reports.
• Support variance analysis reports.
• Facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process.
• Incorporate baseline changes into EVM system.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• 9/80 schedule.
• Great 401K matching program.

What This Job Offers

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