Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Level 4 Senior Principal Program Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site daily in Melbourne, FL.

Essential Functions:

This Program Control Analyst position will, under general direction, interface with the program managers, functional management, and sometimes cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will have experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts. Tasks could include:

• 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

• Funding analysis

• Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports

• Preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation

• Review of performance measurement variance analysis

• Development and analysis of estimates to complete

• This Program Cost Control Analyst position will also participate in the standard EVMS rhythm. 

• The analyst will be responsible for preparing month-end reports

• Reviewing EAC' changes; validating the incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines

• Assist analysts' supporting CAMs for EVMS activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting

• Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required

The ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities:

• Ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms

• 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

• Good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 6 years experience or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Business related discipline

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience with Business systems (SAP, Cobra) and using Cobra in a Government Earned Value Management rhythm

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems, Financial forecasting

• Experience with EVMS or government cost reporting (applicable EVM experience needs to be mentioned on your resume)

• Experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm

• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clear