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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman's Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider satellite payloads and directed energy solutions for national security, military, and human exploration missions. We are built on a strong heritage of innovative, innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products our customers and nation rely on our team to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
SSSD has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located Redondo Beach, California. This role is contingent on award of contract.
The Principal or Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst will report to the Manager of Project Controls under the AIM-Comms Business Unit and will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Corporation Space Systems programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Set up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration
Perform analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
Prepare and maintain spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
Financial CDRL deliverables
Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) with EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting
Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required
Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
Operates in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR EITHER A PRINCIPAL (LEVEL 3) OR SENIOR PRINCIPAL (LEVEL 4) AS OUTLINED BELOW.
Basic Qualifications - Principle (Level 3):
An active TS and/or SCI Clearance is required
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience in Business, Finance, Accounting or Cost Control OR Master's Degree with 3 years of experience
At least 2 years of working experience with EVMS
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Basic Qualifications - Senior Principal (Level 4):
An active TS and/or SCI Clearance is required
Bachelor's Degree with 9 years' experience in Business, Finance, Accounting or Cost Control OR Master's Degree with 7 years of experience
At least 4 years of working experience with EVMS
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
COGNOS (SPFP - Planning Analytics)
Preferred Qualifications - Principal (Level 3) and Senior Principal (Level 4):
Proficiency of the following systems or software: COBRA or similar project management software, COGNOS (SPFP - Planning Analytics), SAP Management Project Systems Module and Business Warehouse (BW)
Experience working for a restricted customer and/or multiple levels of security
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work
For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits .
Salary Range: $86,300 - $129,500
Salary Range 2: $107,000 - $160,600
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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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 most positions.
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