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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Control Analyst 2 (PCA) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This individual will serve as a PCA supporting the domestic and international contracts. This position will be located in Sierra Vista, Arizona and will report to the Domestic Program Control Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure program contracts are within negotiated, agreed-upon parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines.

• Performs analyses and prepares program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking, and labor spending.

• Identifies and mitigates program cost and schedule risk. 

• Coordinates and prepares program financial forecasting and reporting, the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and the Labor Resource Plan

• Facilitates, monitors, and forecasts program financing mechanisms including Accounts Receivable, Advanced Payments, and Performance Based Payments

• Supports program audits, reviews, and fact-finding as requested by program customers, audit agencies, and company management.

• Supports program cost estimate development, customer proposals, and negotiation.

• Performs Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks including developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and performance measurement baseline (PMB), monitoring and analyzing the Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC), significant variances, risk management reserve (MR), and financial reserve (FR), and preparing of internal and external status reports.

• Work cooperatively with the business, functional, and technical staff to address internal and external customer requests.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have 6 years of related experience in lieu of degree. Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree with entry level, related experience.

• Experience with SAP

• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.

• PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.

• Experience and understanding of the proposal process

• Ability to work in a team environment with technical subject matter experts and business operations personnel.

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

• Ability to work on site in Sierra Vista, Arizona

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD security clearance.  US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

• Proficient in COBRA

Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $95,800.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00

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 can