Program Cost Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is identifying candidates for potential future Program Cost Control Analyst opportunities within its Space Systems Sector Business Management organization, supporting either the Intelligence Systems Division or the Multi-Domain Operations Division. The role is based in Redondo Beach, California, is 100% onsite, and supports intercompany programs and the site General Manager. The position works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. It is not a current opening; interested candidates may be considered for future opportunities. The analyst provides program planning and financial control support, including preparation of budgets and schedules for contract work and financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting, and variance analysis. The role maintains accurate expenditure records, prepares expenditure projections, and submits timely requests to the government for additional funding. Responsibilities also include strategic planning, reporting, and analysis of key financial metrics; contract profitability assessments; cash flow and balance sheet management; risk and opportunity assessment; development of annual and long-range plans; cost and schedule control; support for audits, reviews, fact-finding, and negotiations; and Earned Value Management activities. Candidates must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret or SCI clearance at the time of application.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree; alternatively, 4 or more additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at the time of application.
- Experience with financial analysis or reporting.
- Experience with MS 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 (FP&A), 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 (EVM) experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Maintain accurate expenditure records, prepare expenditure projections, and submit timely requests to the government for additional funding.
- Plan, report, and analyze key financial metrics, including sales, margin, cash, and awards.
- Assess quarterly Estimate-at-Complete contract profitability, manage cash flow and balance sheet matters, and assess 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 contract costs and schedules where a validated cost schedule control system is required.
- Support program, customer, and company management audits and reviews, including fact-finding and negotiation support.
- Analyze contracts and prepare reports to ensure compliance with negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines.
- Perform Earned Value Management tasks, including Work Breakdown Structure development, budget baseline work, cost risk assessment, visibility reporting, and estimates-to-complete development and analysis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- 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
Entry Level
