Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst– level 2 or 3- Finance

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

6d•$72,400 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst or Principal Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst in Finance for its Elkton, Maryland location. The role supports strategic and space-related business programs and works closely with program management, operational leaders, and internal and external customers. The analyst prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analysis. The role gathers and analyzes data to monitor funding availability, maintain accurate expenditure records, project expenditures, and submit timely requests for additional government funding. It also helps incorporate contractual changes into control systems to maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines. The position requires onsite work in Elkton, Maryland and travel approximately 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A Secret clearance is listed, though clearance is not required to start.

Requirements

For Level 2, at least 9 years of finance experience in lieu of a degree; alternatively, a related bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or a related master's degree and 3 years of experience.
For Level 3, at least 9 years of finance experience in lieu of a degree; alternatively, a related bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or a related master's degree and 3 years of experience.
Knowledge of computerized applications, including spreadsheet and database applications such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and organize deliverables in a clean and presentable format.
Ability to work onsite in Elkton, Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Prior participation on a professional, community, or extracurricular team.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
Experience developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.
Aerospace and/or Department of Defense internship or work experience.
Experience executing programs with contractual EVMS requirements.
Experience with Deltek financial applications, including CostPoint, Cobra, OpenPlan, or PM Compass.

Responsibilities

Set up cost control systems and monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
Prepare contract-work budgets and perform or assist with financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analysis.
Prepare and analyze financial reports, communicating recommendations to management in clear, organized summaries.
Work with program teams to integrate project costs with scheduled activities.
Provide monthly and quarterly reporting and analysis to support business processes.
Assist with planning and forecasting program financial performance and prepare future strategic plans.
Report and investigate variances to help management understand results.
Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to efficiency and continuous improvement.
Identify potential profit impacts to programs and recommend mitigation and ways to improve profit margins.
Prepare and track key performance metrics for management.
Maintain accurate expenditure records, prepare expenditure projections, monitor funding availability, and submit timely requests for additional government funding.
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.