Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

17d•$117,500 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 4 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position requires the ability to work on site daily in Redondo Beach, California. The Program Cost Control Lead will 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 IPMDAR; support variance analysis reports; facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process, and incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Cobra, SAP, and Business Warehouse (BW). This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
No clearance required to start
Experience with financial analysis or reporting
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Experience with MS Office Suite
Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis

Nice To Haves

Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration
Defense industry experience
Program Cost Control experience
Experience with Cobra, Cognos, S4 Hana or SAP
Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Proposals, Cash Flow Models
Experience as Lead Program Cost Control Analyst
Understanding of Indirect Rate application
Experience in training and mentoring junior team members
Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
Interface with the program manager, cost account managers (CAMs) and cost managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, and analysis of estimates to complete.
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.
Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support.
Perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete.
Other duties as assigned