Principal Program Material Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

9d•$81,400 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to support the Material Cost Management organization at its Melbourne, Florida facility. This position works on-site daily and does not offer virtual or telecommute options because of the classified work. The role supports the 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 analyst focuses on EVMS support for Major Subcontracts and General Procurement. Responsibilities include preparing month-end reports; developing and reviewing estimates at completion (EACs); and incorporating changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines. The position also supports CAMs with work breakdown structure alignment, time phasing, earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete analysis, and variance research and reporting. The analyst supports cost and schedule reviews, identifies pressures and opportunities, and helps develop recovery plans. The role calls for a self-motivated person with hands-on knowledge of EVMS, financial reporting, financial systems, and analysis. The analyst plans and schedules their own work, communicates problems and potential solutions, influences peers and internal customers, and may lead a small team. Travel is 10% of the time. An active Secret clearance or higher is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain program access within a reasonable period. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Goods Movement, Supply Chain, or an industry-related field; or a master's degree and 3 years of experience in one of those fields.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet business needs.
Demonstrated working knowledge of EVMS.
Experience in material cost management and/or material accounting.
Experience with business systems such as SAP or Cobra.
Hands-on expertise with financial systems, financial reporting, and analysis.
Ability to plan and schedule work, communicate problems and potential business or process solutions, prioritize activities, and collaborate or lead small teams.

Nice To Haves

Financial forecasting experience.
Material accounting experience.
Experience with Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD).

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and guidance to IPTs and CAMs implementing EVMS, and support compliance with DOD EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System.
Develop and review material estimates at completion (EACs).
Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subcontracts and IWOs.
Assist CAMs with WBS alignment, time phasing purchases, 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.
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.
Prepare month-end reports and incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and General Procurement cost and schedule baselines.
Plan and schedule work to accomplish objectives, communicate problems and potential process solutions, and exert influence in support of organizational goals.
Perform work individually or lead a small team.