Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal (Level 3) or Sr. Principal (Level 4) Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to support the Material Cost Management organization in San Diego, California. This individual-contributor role supports Major Subcontracts and General Procurement (GP), providing assistance and guidance to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) on Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and compliance with Department of Defense EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System. The analyst will prepare month-end reports, develop and review estimates at completion (EACs), and incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and GP cost and schedule baselines. The position also supports CAMs with work breakdown structure alignment, task time-phasing, earned-value methodology documentation, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete updates, and variance analysis. Additional work includes supporting monthly cost and schedule reviews, identifying pressures and opportunities, developing recovery plans, preparing contract budgets and schedules, and conducting financial analyses. The role requires a self-motivated, hands-on professional with a thorough understanding of EVMS and financial reporting. The analyst is expected to communicate problems and potential business or process solutions, plan and prioritize work, influence peers and internal customers, and demonstrate leadership and teamwork on interactive assignments. The position requires weekly on-site work in San Diego with a hybrid telework schedule and travel estimated at 10% of the time. The position does not require clearance at the start, but the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Program Access.
Requirements
- Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or an industry-related field; or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or an industry-related field; or a master's degree and 6 years of relevant 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.
- Material cost management and/or material accounting experience.
- Experience with business systems such as SAP or Cobra.
- Hands-on experience with EVMS and financial reporting.
- Ability to understand and communicate problems and recommend potential business or process solutions.
- Ability to plan and schedule activities, prioritize work, and complete objectives.
- Ability to influence peers and internal customers and demonstrate leadership and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience.
- Experience with Group Pegging and Distribution (GPD).
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance and guidance to IPTs and CAMs on EVMS implementation and compliance with DOD EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System.
- Prepare month-end reports and develop and review material estimates at completion (EACs).
- Incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and General Procurement cost and schedule baselines.
- Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subcontracts and IWOs.
- Assist CAMs with WBS alignment, time-phasing purchases, developing and documenting 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 needed.
- 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 problems and potential solutions, and influence peers and internal customers in support of organizational goals.
- Lead small teams and clearly communicate thoughts and objectives during interactive assignments.
Benefits
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Collaborative workplace and family-friendly environment.
- Work/life balance.
- Health insurance and healthcare benefits.
- 9/80 schedule.
- 401(k) matching.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
