Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Level 2 Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to support the Material Cost Management organization at its Melbourne, Florida facility. The position is on-site daily and does not offer virtual or telecommute work options because of the classified work. The analyst supports implementation of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with Department of Defense EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System. The role focuses on EVMS support for Major Subcontracts and General Procurement (GP), including month-end reporting, estimate-at-completion development and review, and maintaining cost and schedule baselines through EVMS updates. The analyst works individually or may lead a small team, and collaborates with CAMs, IPTs, Cost Management Managers, programs, customers, and suppliers. The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Goods Movement, Supply Chain, or an industry-related field; alternatively, a master's degree.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
- Ability to work on-site daily; the position does not offer virtual or telecommute options.
Nice To Haves
- Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience.
- Experience with Grouping, Pegging, and Distribution (GPD).
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance and guidance to IPTs and CAMs in implementing EVMS and maintaining compliance with applicable guidelines and systems.
- Develop and review material estimates at completion (EACs).
- Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subcontracts and IWOs.
- Incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and General Procurement cost and schedule baselines.
- Assist CAMs with work breakdown structure (WBS) alignment and time-phasing purchases and tasks.
- Develop and document earned value methodologies and support monthly performance measurement.
- Conduct estimate-to-complete analysis and updates, and research and report variances.
- 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 the data.
- Provide support to IPTs and Cost Management Managers.
- Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and suppliers.
- Plan and prioritize work, communicate recommendations and objectives, and lead small teams or interactive assignments as needed.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Collaborative workplace and family-oriented environment.
- Work/life balance.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- 9/80 schedule.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Depending on position eligibility, overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
