Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

2d•$94,200 - $141,200•Onsite

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) in our Palmdale, CA, San Diego, CA, or El Segundo, CA facilities to support the Material Cost Management organization. This position will work on-site daily. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or industry related field.
Must have an active Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of EVMS and/or ERP subcontract experience.
Must be Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Business Systems such as SAP, and/or Cobra, etc.
Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience.
Experience with Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD).

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and guidance to support the implementation of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), while ensuring compliance to DOD EVMS guidelines.
Prepare month-end reports; develop and review EACs; incorporate changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines.
Assist CAMs for EVMS activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, 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 and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
Conduct analysis on material data and set up meetings with control account managers to review data.
Provide support to Integrated Product Teams and Cost Management Managers.
Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and Suppliers.