Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 3 or 4

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a qualified Principal (Level 3) or Senior Principal (Level 4) Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Dulles, VA.

This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and 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 and be able to apply them to multiple CLINS for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). Tasks include:

• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Perform 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.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. 
• Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required
• Supports program cost estimate development, customer proposals, and negotiation.
• Support audits and reviews as requested by program, customer, and company management
• Support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst or a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (Level 3):

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of related professional experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 4 years of related professional experience. Will consider additional four years of applied experience in lieu of degree.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (Level 4):

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related professional experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience. Will consider additional four years of applied experience in lieu of degree.

Basic Qualifications for Both Levels:

• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
• Strong PC skills – specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a current, active Top Secret/SCI Clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, CostPoint
• Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts.
• Experience with FPIF (Fixed Price Incentive Fee) contracts

• A current, active Top Secret/SCI Clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Salary Range: $88,700.00 – $133,100.00Salary Range 2: $109,900.00 – $164,900.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.