Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

36d

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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4 you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? Our Program Cost Control Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 for the Space Sector will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting and variance analysis. You will also work to ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation for expenditure projections and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. This position will be located in Dulles, VA or Huntsville, AL. The incumbent selected will need to sit in market.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of stated professional experience - OR - Master's degree and 3 years of stated professional experience
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of stated professional experience - OR - Master's degree and 6 years of stated professional experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of stated experience in lieu of degree
Experience with financial analysis or reporting
Experience with MS Office Suite
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS)
Ability to obtain an Department of Defense (DoD) Clearance
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with program team, stakeholders, and various customers

Nice To Haves

Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration
Defense industry experience
Working knowledge and practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM) and industry standards EIA 748 guidelines
Program Cost Control experience
Experience with FAR/DFAR
Proficiency of the following systems or software: Deltek Cobra or similar project management software, Microsoft Project, SAP Management Project Systems Modules and Business Warehouse (BW)
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
DCMA EVMS audit experience
Working understanding of support to Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) both as a Prime and Subcontractor

Responsibilities

Support internal and external audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support
Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete
Provide support to internal surveillance to include analysis of program performance, monitoring the Estimate to Complete (ETC) and program Estimate at Complete (EAC), review of Variance Analysis Reports (VARs) and Change Requests (CRs)
Integrated with the program to assist in the reconciliation of data facilitating an avenue for recommendations to program management/teams to include corrective actions
Apply knowledge of the DCMA data driven Earned Value Management Systems compliance process and current policy
Ability to facilitate training sessions as needed to support programs on various Earned Value Topics
Review current processes and procedures and provide recommendations for streamlining