Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

1d•$81,400 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) for its Material Cost Management organization in Melbourne, Florida. The position works on-site daily and supports Major Subcontracts and General Procurement (GP), with no virtual or telecommute option because of the classified work. 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 role includes 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 analyst also supports financial and material analysis, monthly reviews, audits, and recovery planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Goods Movement, Supply Chain, or an industry-related field; alternatively, a master's degree and 3 years of experience in one of these 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.
Experience using business systems such as SAP and/or Cobra.
Experience with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Nice To Haves

Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience.
Experience with Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD).

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and guidance to IPTs and CAMs in implementing EVMS and maintaining compliance with applicable guidelines and systems.
Develop and review material estimates at completion (EACs).
Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subcontracts and IWOs.
Assist CAMs with work breakdown structure (WBS) alignment, time phasing, earned value methodology development and documentation, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting.
Maintain Major Subcontract and General Procurement cost and schedule baselines by incorporating changes into the EVMS system.
Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and conduct 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.
Perform work individually or lead a small team as needed.