Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to support its Cost Management organization in Melbourne, Florida. The position is performed on-site daily and does not offer virtual or telecommute options because of the classified work. The analyst provides financial and administrative support and analysis to program managers, functional management, and cost account managers. The role supports multiple engineering Integrated Product Team contracts and uses Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts. The work includes establishing and maintaining budget and performance baselines, analyzing financial performance and cost risks, developing estimates to complete and estimates at completion, and supporting internal and external reporting. The analyst also supports monthly program processes and reporting, including government cost performance reports and Contract Data Requirements Lists such as IPMR. The role calls for a self-motivated person able to manage multiple assignments, identify and elevate potential issues, develop solutions, and work with peers and internal customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or an industry-related field; or a master's degree and 3 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Active 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 with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and/or government cost reporting.
- Ability to use financial systems and develop a basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands-on cost performance reporting and analysis skills.
- Ability to develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity.
- Ability to work under very general supervision and complete numerous assignments to schedule.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to represent the group on special projects outside the group.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of business systems such as SAP or Cobra.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers to provide financial and administrative support and analysis.
- Establish Work Breakdown Structures for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled.
- Assess and maintain objective performance criteria, estimates to complete, and justifications.
- Support internal and external reporting requirements, including variance analysis.
- Support budget baseline and funding analysis, cost risk analysis and assessment, and visibility reporting.
- Prepare government cost performance reports and prepare or review performance measurement variance analyses.
- Develop and analyze estimates to complete.
- Support development of budget baselines and maintain cost and schedule integration.
- Support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC.
- Perform or assist with financial performance analyses and visibility reporting.
- Assist with preparation and submission of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR.
- Facilitate and support the program monthly rhythm process.
- Incorporate baseline changes into the EVM system using applicable financial and project management tools.
- Analyze variances and trends, develop methods and process techniques, and elevate potential issues for management attention.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan with a 401(k) matching program.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position.
- A 9/80 work schedule.
- Learning opportunities and a collaborative workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
