Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

About Northrop Grumman

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.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 3 or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 4 to join our team of high performing, diverse individuals. This position will be located in either Clearfield, UT or Iuka, MS and requires working from our NG facility.

The Air Dominance Division is a fast paced, dynamic, and complex environment that requires a candidate to possess self-initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics.

Essential Functions

This Program Cost & Schedule Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. The Program Cost & Schedule Analyst will have experience with monthly performance management, financial planning and reporting, and performance measurement baseline concepts; applied across multiple contracts, working with an Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position will also have some experience with proposal, pre-contract, and contract startup. Good leadership skills & the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, awards, margin, cash, EBIT, and variance analysis
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Perform analyses and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Conduct cost analysis to develop BACs, EACs, generate financial inputs, and support monthly cost and schedule reviews
• Identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required
• Set up cost control systems (e.g. SAP and COBRA) and incorporate changes into the cost management system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
• Provide support to Integrated Product Teams, Cost Management, and Business Management Managers
• Assist CAMs with performance management activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting performance methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management
• Prepare customer performance and status reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement analysis

Basic Qualifications (Level 3)

• Master's degree with 3 years' experience or bachelor's degree with 5 years' proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar industry related fields
• Experience with MS Office including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting a robust business rhythm with control requirements and deliverables
• Experience with financial forecasting of Awards / Sales / Margin / Cash
• Experience with Earned Value Management and utilizing EVMS for effective program execution

Basic Qualifications (Level 4)

• Master's degree with 6 years' experience or bachelor's degree with 8 years' proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar industry related fields
• Experience with MS Office including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting a robust business rhythm with control requirements and deliverables
• Experience with financial forecasting of Awards / Sales / Margin / Cash
• Experience with Earned Value Management and utilizing EVMS for effective program execution
• Experience leading or training teams or peers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Do

D Program with EVSM requirements:

• Possess intermediate to advanced skills working in Deltek systems like Cobra and/or MPM
• Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience
• Experience with SAP
• Understanding of and experience with providing support to Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Why Join Us

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits/healthcare
• 9/80 schedule OR 4/10 schedule
• Great 401K matching program
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results

Compensation

Salary ranges will be dependent upon where the position is based and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with position, as this posting may include multiple locations and provide a variety of salary ranges per location. Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience and aligned with local geography.

• Primary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $144,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $152,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Clearance Type: None
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time