Principal Program Material Cost Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Analyst (Level 3) to support the Material Cost Management organization. The position focuses on Earned Value Management System (EVMS) support for Major Subcontracts and General Procurement (GP), helping Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) implement EVMS while maintaining compliance with Department of Defense EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System. The analyst prepares month-end reports, develops and reviews estimates at completion (EACs), and incorporates changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and GP cost and schedule baselines. The role supports CAM activities such as work breakdown structure alignment, time phasing, earned value methodology documentation, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete analysis, and variance research and reporting. The analyst also supports monthly cost and schedule reviews, identifies pressures and opportunities, develops recovery plans when needed, and assists with financial analysis, material data reviews, audits, and program or supplier reviews. The role is based at one of the listed Northrop Grumman facilities in El Segundo, California; San Diego, California; Melbourne, Florida; or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It requires weekly on-site work with a hybrid telework schedule and travel approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and program access within a reasonable period.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain, or an industry-related field; or a Master's degree and at least 3 years of such experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of EVMS with subcontract experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with business systems such as SAP or Cobra.
- Thorough understanding and hands-on experience using EVMS and financial reporting systems and analysis.
- Ability to understand and communicate problems and recommend potential business or process solutions.
- Ability to plan and schedule own activities, influence peers and internal customers, prioritize work, and complete objectives.
- Leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to lead small teams and communicate thoughts and objectives clearly.
Nice To Haves
- Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience.
- Experience with Group Pegging and Distribution (GPD).
- Working knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
- Material Cost Management experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance and guidance to IPTs and CAMs in implementing EVMS, ensuring compliance with DoD EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System.
- Develop and review material estimates at completion (EACs).
- Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subcontracts and IWOs.
- Assist CAMs with WBS alignment, purchase time phasing, earned value methodology development and documentation, 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 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 IPTs and Cost Management Managers.
- Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and suppliers.
- Prepare month-end reports and incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and GP cost and schedule baselines.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Collaborative workplace and family-oriented environment.
- Work-life balance.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan with 401(k) matching.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- 9/80 schedule.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
