Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

1d•$65,500 - $98,300•Onsite

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the Cost Management organization. The position will be located on-site in Melbourne, FL. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree.
Must have an active U.S. 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.
Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)
Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.
Gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).
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, and 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 and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.
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 some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group.
Support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost/schedule integration.
Support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC.
Perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting.
Assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR.
Support variance analysis reports.
Facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process.
Incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint.