Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

2d•$65,500 - $98,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Level 2 Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst for the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems division. The position is located in Roy, Utah, and supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production, and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. The analyst sets up, monitors, and controls program costs and schedules; analyzes contract performance and prepares reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated parameters; prepares budgets and schedules for contract work; incorporates contract changes into established control systems; develops estimates-at-completion and forecasts; and performs other financial analyses as needed. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance and Special Program Access as required by business needs. The standard schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting, and/or an Aerospace & Defense business-related field; alternatively, a master’s degree with no years of experience or 6+ years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance and Special Program Access as required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Experience with an ERP tool, Business Intelligence and Analytics tool, Project Management and Planning tool, and/or Collaboration and Integration tools.
Experience with EVMS software such as SAP, SAP BW, Deltek Cobra, Open Plan, MPM, Acumen One IWO, or Primavera P6.
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman contracts processes and procedures.
Aerospace or defense industry experience.
Experience managing and analyzing project costs using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

Responsibilities

Set up, monitor, and control program costs and schedules.
Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters.
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work.
Incorporate contract changes into established control systems.
Develop estimates-at-completion and perform related forecasting activities.
Perform miscellaneous financial analysis as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.