Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

9d•$94,200 - $141,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 4) to join their team. This position will be located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA and will be a hybrid work schedule. The role involves providing financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements, with a focus on Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baseline concepts. The analyst will be responsible for establishing Work Breakdown Structure, assessing performance criteria, developing estimates to complete, supporting internal and external reporting, and maintaining cost and schedule integration. Additional responsibilities include performing analysis and preparing reports to ensure contracts are within parameters, supporting financial forecasting and reporting processes, and interfacing with Business Managers. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, the ability to work with the Program Office, and experience with financial systems and DoD financial rhythms. This position may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields (for Level 3).
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields (for Level 4).
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
Experience with EAC development and analysis.
Experience with Earned Value tool.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR)

Responsibilities

Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baseline concepts to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Lead and train other analysts if full level 1 Earned Value contracts.
Establish Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled.
Assess and maintain objective performance criteria – developing, maintaining, analyzing and justification of estimates to complete.
Support internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis and budgeting baseline.
Maintain solid and accurate cost and schedule integration with business partners and program teams.
Analyze funding, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports.
Prepare government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of Performance measurement variance analysis.
Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Support the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes.
Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools.
Interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates.
Lead a smaller team.
Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity.
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.
Exert influence on peers and internal customers.
Represent the finance team on various projects.