Principal/Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•$77,000 - $144,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join their team. This is an individual contributor role that can be filled at either level and is located onsite in Oklahoma City, OK. Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. The role involves performing analysis and preparing reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines. It supports monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes, provides internal reporting, incorporates forecasts, identifies staffing issues, and executes corrective actions using program reporting tools. The position interfaces with Business Managers, supports booking rate files, and profitability updates. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential. The successful analyst will be able to use financial systems with an understanding of DoD financial rhythms, provide strategic guidance, develop and implement solutions, analyze variances/trends, develop new methods, work under general supervision, and exert influence on peers and internal customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related field (for Level 3).
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related field (for Level 4).
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 experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
Must have experience with EAC development and analysis.
Must have experience with SAP and/or Cobra.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR)
Ability to run S4 BW (OLAP) Queries
Experience with Excel Macros, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and Slicer tools
Experience with IFAS/NGFP

Responsibilities

Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Support the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes.
Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools.
Interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates.
Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity.
Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques.
Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus.
Exert influence on peers and internal customers.
Represent the finance team on various projects.