Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aerospace System (NGAS) is seeking a Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join the Cost Management organization. This position can be based in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA, and will involve an on-site, hybrid work schedule. The role involves interfacing with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis. The analyst will gain experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baseline concepts, applying them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). This is a fast-paced, high-energy environment requiring a self-motivated employee. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial systems knowledge, a basic understanding of EVMS principles, hands-on cost performance reporting/analysis skills, and the ability to develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity. They will analyze variances/trends, develop new methods and process techniques, work under general supervision, elevate potential issues, and exert influence on peers and internal customers. The role also involves representing the group on special projects outside of their own group.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in the same
- Ability to work on site in a hybrid work schedule in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA
- Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Active final adjudicated government Department of Defense Secret Clearance with the ability to transfer and maintain Secret Clearance, and program access required within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
- Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
Responsibilities
- Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
- Assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria
- Maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete
- Support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis
- Budget baseline establishment and maintenance
- Funding analysis
- Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports
- Preparation of government cost performance reports
- Preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis
- Development and analysis of estimates to complete
- Support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost/schedule integration
- Support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC
- Perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting
- Assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR
- Support variance analysis reports
- Facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process
- Incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Cobra, SAP S4, OLAP, and MS Excel/Project/PowerPoint
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 9/80 schedule
- 401K matching program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
