Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

2d•$94,200 - $176,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) for its Material Cost Management organization in San Diego, California. This individual-contributor role supports Major Subcontracts and General Procurement (GP) through Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and financial analysis. The position works on-site weekly with a hybrid telework schedule and includes approximately 10% travel. Relocation assistance may be available. The analyst provides guidance to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with Department of Defense EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System. Responsibilities include preparing month-end reports, developing and reviewing estimates at completion (EACs), and incorporating changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines. The analyst also supports budgets, schedules, financial analyses, audits, and monthly cost and schedule reviews. The role requires a self-motivated contributor who can analyze data, communicate potential business or process solutions, influence peers and internal customers, and lead small teams or interactive assignments as needed. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company. Northrop Grumman describes its workplace as collaborative and family-oriented and highlights learning opportunities, work/life balance, healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and 401(k) matching.

Requirements

Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or an industry-related field; alternatively, a master's degree and 3 years of such experience.
Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or an industry-related field; alternatively, a master's degree and 6 years of such experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Demonstrated working knowledge of EVMS with ERP subcontract experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with business systems such as SAP or Cobra.

Nice To Haves

Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience.
Experience with Group Pegging and Distribution (GPD).
Material Cost Management experience.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and guidance to IPTs and CAMs on EVMS implementation, ensuring compliance with DoD EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System.
Support EVMS for Major Subcontracts and General Procurement.
Prepare month-end reports and develop and review material estimates at completion (EACs).
Incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and GP cost and schedule baselines.
Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subcontracts and IWOs.
Assist CAMs with work breakdown structure (WBS) alignment, time phasing of purchases, development and documentation of earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting.
Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform or assist with financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
Analyze material data and arrange meetings with CAMs to review data.
Provide support to IPTs and Cost Management Managers.
Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and suppliers.
Plan and schedule own activities to accomplish objectives and influence peers and internal customers in support of organizational goals.