Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking candidates for future Program Cost Control Analyst positions within its Space Systems Sector Business Management organization, supporting either the Intelligence Systems Division or the Multi-Domain Operations Division. The role provides program planning and financial control support, including preparation of contract budgets and schedules and financial analyses of funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasts, and variances. It supports intercompany programs and the site General Manager, and helps ensure funding availability through accurate expenditure records, expenditure projections, and timely requests for additional government funding. The position is based in Redondo Beach, California, is 100% onsite, and follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. This posting does not represent a current opening; candidates may be considered for future positions as they become available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience, or a Ph.D.; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
- Experience with financial analysis or reporting.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Defense industry experience.
- Program Cost Control experience.
- Experience with FAR/DFAR.
- Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Cognos, Primavera, S4 Hana, or SAP.
- Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis, proposals, or cash flow models.
- Experience as a Lead Program Cost Control Analyst.
- Understanding of indirect rate application.
- Experience with contract types such as FFP, FPAF, T&M, or OTA.
- Earned Value Management experience.
Responsibilities
- Strategically plan, report, and analyze key financial metrics, including sales, margin, cash, and awards.
- Assess contract profitability through quarterly Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) reviews, and manage cash flow, balance sheet matters, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead monthly and quarterly financial deliverables and analysis.
- Communicate financial progress and insights to senior leadership on a regular basis.
- Support monthly Business Unit Operations reviews by preparing financial content, forecast variance narratives, and upside/downside sensitivity assessments.
- Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan in collaboration with Business Development and Program Management.
- Set up cost control systems and monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
- Support program, customer, and company management audits and reviews, including fact-finding and negotiation support.
- Analyze and prepare reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines.
- Perform Earned Value Management tasks, including Work Breakdown Structure development, budget baselines, cost risk assessments, visibility reports, and estimates to complete.
- Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Maintain expenditure records, prepare expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional government funding.
- Support intercompany programs and the site General Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
