Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2 or 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Program Cost Control Analyst at Level 2 or Level 3 in Redondo Beach, California. The analyst supports capital projects and multiple contractual research and development (CRAD) projects, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance and interfacing with internal and external customers and support organizations. The role helps prepare contract budgets and schedules and supports financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting, and variance analysis. It maintains accurate expenditure records, prepares expenditure projections, and submits timely requests for additional government funding. The position works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and offers flexible work hours and an option for hybrid work. The role may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3. An active U.S. Government Top Secret or SCI clearance is required at the time of application.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of professional experience; an additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 1 year of professional experience; an additional 4 or more 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 and reporting.
- Experience with the MS Office Suite.
- Experience with or knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS).
- Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint for visual presentation of data.
- Ability to use financial systems and perform cost performance reporting and analysis.
- Ability to understand EVMS principles and manage costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
Nice To Haves
- Defense or aerospace industry experience.
- Experience managing capital projects.
- Experience developing project budgets and schedules.
- Experience setting up cost control systems.
- Experience with strategic financial planning.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed capital project schedules, milestones, and progress metrics with project owners.
- Help project owners establish project criteria aligned with scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Coordinate across functions to address constraints and remove roadblocks affecting project execution.
- Assist with developing project budgets and schedules.
- Track actual and projected performance against budget and schedule, support Estimate at Completion forecasting, and explain variances.
- Drive Business Unit Leadership/Strategy Team forecasting and collection of capital requirements for the next-year AOP and four-year LRSP.
- Execute CCAR to release capital commitments.
- Identify project risks and issues and develop resolutions and return-to-green plans to meet Business Unit and Division goals.
- Host recurring project status and progress reviews, capture updates, risks, support needs, and action items, and ensure actions are closed and project health is accurately reflected.
- Serve as the primary facilities contact between customers and maintenance for equipment and machinery project activities.
- Set up cost control systems and monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
- Analyze variances and trends and develop methods and process techniques; complete assignments under general supervision and elevate potential issues for management attention.
- Use data management and analysis skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, to visually represent data.
- Assist in planning and forecasting financial performance and prepare future strategic plans.
- Report and investigate variances to help management understand results.
- Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to process efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
