Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

76d • $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 and award. 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree with 3 years experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Business systems (SAP, Cobra) and using Cobra in a Government Earned Value Management rhythm.
• Experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
• Experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the AOP (annual operating plan) and LRSP (long range strategic plan) processes.
• Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.
• Ability to identify issues and problems across multiple contracts and make recommendations to management for resolution.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis.
• 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.
• Support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis.
• Budget baseline funding analysis.
• Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports.
• Preparation of government cost performance reports.
• Review of performance measurement variance analysis.
• Development and analysis of estimates to complete.
• Participate in the standard EVMS rhythm.
• Prepare month-end reports.
• Validate and incorporate EAC and Baseline changes.
• Assist analysts supporting CAMs for EVMS activities.
• Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Friendly team environment.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) providing benefits for members.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• 9/80 schedule.
• Great 401K matching program.

What This Job Offers

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