Principal/ Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Lake Charles, LA

3d•$81,400 - $152,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Level 3 or Level 4 Program Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst to support the Business Management team as part of the Platform Systems Modernization (PSM) Operating Unit (OU) on-site in Lake Charles, LA. The Level 3 or Level 4 Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst will interface with program managers, functional management, control account managers (CAMS), and business managers to provide financial support and analysis of various programs to achieve financial and strategic objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years related experience OR Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with 3 years of related experience (for Level 3)
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience Or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience OR Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with 6 years of related experience (for Level 4)
Strong computer skills with high-level Excel skills, specifically the ability to work with pivot tables, lookup functions, and conditional formatting
Must be able to work on-site (Lake Charles, LA)
Must be able to travel as required (up to 10% of the time)
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Defense Industry Experience
Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze data and figures
Experience with SAP (or similar business systems)
Prior program cost control experience

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, cost forecasts, and variance explanations
Develop, review, and analyze cash flow forecasts
Prepare quarterly estimates-at-complete (EAC)
Manage the preparation, validation, and submission of required DoD Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) deliverables
Perform cost and schedule risk assessments to assist program in identifying risks and establishing risk mitigation plans.
Collaborate with the program management to develop Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plans (LRSP)
Assist with compiling, forecasting, and managing applicable indirect rates and budgets
Performs analysis and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
Monitor budgets for contract work and performs or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
Build partnerships with program personnel to support program execution while maintaining compliant EVMS implementation in accordance with the EVMS System Description