Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

105d • $87,000 - $136,800

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We’re looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis.
• Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting).
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field.
• Understanding of Government Compliance.
• Professional experience in Aerospace & Defense.
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP.
• Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC).
• Interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work.
• Assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment, and visibility reports.
• Develop and analyze estimates to complete.
• Ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditures and direct preparation of expenditure projections.
• Submit timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management.
• Support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity.
• Prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, etc.).

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree