Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of high performing, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Clearfield, UT and requires working from our NG facility. An Active Secret Clearance issued by the Department of Defense is required to be considered for the role.
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. Candidate will have the following, but not limited to, help leading a team with responsibilities:
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, 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 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. Costpoint and COBRA) and incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
Provide support to Integrated Product Teams, Cost Management, and Business Management Managers
Assist CAMs with 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 audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management
Prepare government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis (e.g. CFSR, CSDR, IPMR)
Earned Value Management Program Experience with familiarity to EIA-748 ANSI EV Guideline Reviews, and SOX Controls
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree with 6 year experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years' proven experience in program control, cost planning, scheduling, business, finance, and/or similar industry related fields
Experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices
Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain program access
Proficient with MS Office including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint
Applicable Earned Value Management experience must be listed on your resume in order to be considered for the role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possess intermediate to advanced skills working in Deltek systems like Cobra and/or MPM
Experience with SAP and/or Costpoint
Experience successfully supporting a DoD monthly reporting & financial rhythm
Understanding of and experience with providing support to Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
Experience in Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs)
Candidate must gain and have an understanding of, and adherence to, company policies, procedures and internal controls
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, ex
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