Program Cost, Schedule, Control Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job 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 Defense Systems sector is seeking a Program Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst to support the IBCS Program as part of the Multi Domain Command, Control, Communications (MDC3) Operating Unit within our Business Management organization on-site in Huntsville, Alabama. The Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst will interact with various operating unit, business area, and division staff to solve reporting program issues and meet reporting requirements. In addition, the Analyst will interface with program managers, functional management, control account managers (CAMS) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis.Responsibilities:

• Sets up the cost control system and monitors and controls costs on contracts
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepares budgets for contract work and performs or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• 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 control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselinesBasic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 7 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience, OR a Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of business, finance, and/or program control experience.
  • Strong computer skills with high-level Excel skills, specifically the ability to insert pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting
  • Experience with Earned Value Management and/or EVMS Software
  • Must be able to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama
  • Must be able to travel as required (up to 10% of the time)
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearancePreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with Deltek Cobra and/or SAP
    • Defense Industry Experience
    • Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze data and figures
    • Prior program cost control experience
    • Prior financial analysis and/or reporting experience
    • Active DoD Secret security clearance Salary Range: $60,000 USD - $90,000 USD 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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