Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

3d•$62,100 - $113,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aerospace System (NGAS) is seeking a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA facilities to support the Cost Management organization. This position will work on-site and have a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities will include interfacing with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. The candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). This is a fast-paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related fields OR Master's degree
Ability to work on site in a hybrid work schedule in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA
Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to use financial systems
Basic understanding of EVMS principles
Hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills

Nice To Haves

Active final adjudicated government Department of Defense Secret Clearance with the ability to transfer and maintain Secret Clearance, and program access required within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)
Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis.
Budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.
Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity.
Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques.
Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus.
Exert some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group.
Support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost/schedule integration.
Support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC.
Perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting.
Assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR.
Support variance analysis reports.
Facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process.
Incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint.