Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 2 for the Air Dominance Division. The position is on site in Clearfield, Utah, or Iuka, Mississippi, with partial teleworking, and involves travel 10% of the time. Under minimal supervision, the analyst interfaces with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers to provide financial and administrative support and analysis. The work includes monthly performance management, financial planning and reporting, performance measurement baseline activities across multiple contracts, and support for proposal, pre-contract, and contract startup. The role also requires leadership skills and the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team. The position supports contract budgeting, scheduling, cost analysis, funding management, cost and schedule reviews, baseline maintenance, Integrated Product Teams, audits, and customer performance reporting. A DoD Secret clearance is required to be obtained and maintained within a reasonable period, as determined by the company. Northrop Grumman offers learning opportunities, a collaborative workplace, an inclusive and family-oriented environment, and work-life balance. Employees may have a 9/80 or 4/10 schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting, or similar industry-related fields; alternatively, a Master’s degree with experience in these or similar fields.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel macros, PivotTables, and VLOOKUP, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Deltek systems such as Cobra and/or MPM.
- Experience with CostPoint and/or SAP.
- Experience successfully supporting a monthly reporting and financial rhythm.
- Understanding of and experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT).
- Ability to gain and maintain an understanding of, and adhere to, company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform or assist with financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analysis.
- Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statements of work are captured and scheduled.
- Analyze contracts and prepare reports to ensure they remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines.
- Maintain accurate expenditure records, direct preparation of expenditure projections, and submit timely requests to the government for additional funding.
- Conduct cost analysis to develop estimates at completion (EACs), generate financial inputs, and support monthly cost and schedule reviews.
- Identify pressures and opportunities and develop recovery plans as required.
- Set up cost control systems, such as CostPoint and COBRA, and incorporate changes into the cost management system to maintain cost and schedule baselines.
- Support Integrated Product Teams, Cost Management, and Business Management Managers.
- Assist cost account managers with performance management, including work breakdown structure alignment, task time-phasing, performance methodology development and documentation, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete analysis and updates, and variance research and reporting.
- Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management.
- Prepare customer performance and status reports and prepare or review performance measurement analyses.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 401(k) matching program
- 9/80 or 4/10 schedule
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
