Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10184676

• Category: Business Management
• Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America - Redondo Beach, California, United States of America - San Diego, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1At 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. 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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to support the Integrated Defense Solutions Operation Unit. This position is within the Business Management organization supporting the C4MD Business Unit in Huntsville, Alabama but may consider other locations such as Rancho Bernado, CA or Redondo Beach, CA. The analyst will interact with various business area staff to solve reporting program issues and meet reporting requirements for the program. The analyst will interface with program managers, functional management, control account managers (CAMs), and business managers to provide financial support and analysis.Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Sets up cost control system, monitors, and controls costs/schedules for contracts requiring Earned Value Management (EVMS)
  • Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
  • Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
  • Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
  • Incorporates contractual changes into the control system by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
  • Responsible for the preparation and submittal of monthly IPMR or IPMDAR CDRLs (Formats 1-7), CSDR Reporting, and CFSR
  • Guides CAMs with EVMS activities to include time-phasing of budgets and forecast; determining the appropriate earned value methodology and performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates, variance analysis research and reporting
  • Works closely with Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing in the development and maintenance of the cost/schedule baseline and forecasts for both production labor and material
  • Performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, variance analysis, and quarterly financial EACs
  • Assists in preparing for internal and external auditsBasic Qualifications for Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3)
    • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance
    • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience
    • Or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience
    • OR Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience
    • Minimum 2 years of experience with EVMS reporting
    • Prior experience using Cobra and SAP. Strong computer skills with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (i.e. working with pivot tables and vlookup/xlookup)
    • Must be able to work onsite in one of the following locations: Huntsville, AL, Rancho Bernado, CA, or Redondo Beach, CAPreferred Qualifications
      • Prior experience using IBM Financial Planning / Cognos Analytics
      • Experience with SAP/BW reporting such as Excel based Analysis Office
      • Strong communication and presentation skills to management and stakeholdersSalary Range: $84,600 - $133,100The 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.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.
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