Program Cost Schedule and Control Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

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 Schedule Control Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The Program Cost Control Analyst (level 2 or 3) will report to the Cost Manager of Project Controls on the Ruby program and will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Corporation Space Systems programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation. This position requires the incumbent to possess a Department of Defense (DoD) active Top Secret (TS) security clearance and/or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) at the time of application. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines Prepare and maintain spending plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) with EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting. Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Requirements

Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS)
Bachelor's Degree with 2 years' experience in Business, Finance, Accounting or Cost Control OR a master's degree and 1 year of stated experience.
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience in Business, Finance, Accounting or Cost Control OR Master's Degree with 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Proficiency of the following systems or software: Deltek Cobra EMVS System application or similar project management software, wInsight, SAP Management Project Systems Module, Business Warehouse (BW), and PowerBI
Experience working for a cleared customer
Manufacturing cost and Material experience welcome

Responsibilities

Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration
Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
Prepare and maintain spending plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) with EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting.
Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required
Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
Other duties as assigned