Principal/Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

3d • $77,000 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4). This onsite individual-contributor role is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, or Melbourne, Florida, and does not offer virtual or telecommute work options because of the classified nature of the work. The position requires an active Secret clearance or higher, and the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.

The analyst supports program financial management by analyzing and reporting on contract performance against negotiated parameters and government cost-control guidelines. The role supports monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting, internal program reporting, staffing and estimate-to-complete considerations, and corrective actions or updates through program reporting tools. It also interfaces with Business Managers and supports booking-rate files and profitability updates. Strong collaboration with the Program Office and the ability to lead a smaller team are important, although this is an individual-contributor position.

The successful candidate uses financial systems and understands Department of Defense financial rhythms; provides strategic guidance; develops solutions and process improvements; analyzes variances and trends; manages multiple scheduled assignments under general supervision; raises issues for management attention; and influences peers and internal customers while representing the finance team on projects. The role includes travel 10% of the time.

Requirements

• For Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or an industry-related field.
• For Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or an industry-related field.
• Active Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
• Ability to use financial systems and understand DoD financial rhythms.
• Ability to develop solutions of moderate scope and complexity, analyze variances and trends, manage multiple assignments to schedule, and raise potential issues.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to influence peers and internal customers.

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

• Analyze contracts and prepare reports to ensure they remain within negotiated parameters and government cost-control guidelines.
• Support preparation and coordination of monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting.
• Provide internal reporting, incorporating forecasts and identifying staffing issues related to the baseline and estimate to complete.
• Execute corrective actions or updates using program reporting tools.
• Interface with Business Managers and support booking-rate files and profitability updates.
• Work with the Program Office and lead a smaller team as needed.
• Analyze variances and trends and develop methods and process techniques.
• Represent the finance team on projects and elevate potential issues for management attention.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
• 9/80 schedule.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior