Staff Program Cost Control Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We’re looking for you to join our team as Staff Program Cost Control Analyst based out of our Linthicum, MD area offices. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do
This requisition represents opportunities within our Mission Systems Sector Business Management organization.  The Staff Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will serve as a lead PCA providing Business Unit level program planning and financial control support within one of the following sector divisions:

• Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division
• Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division

The PCA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. The PCA will prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled and perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.  They will prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.

The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.  This will include performing Integrated Baselined Reviews (IBR) as well as Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, analysis of estimates to complete, and EVM Customer reporting.

The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports 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. 

The PCA will support internal and external audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management, support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long-Range Strategic Plan activity, prepare financial inputs to internal and external reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, Etc.), and provide business management proposal support to support new business pursuits.

As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), the PCA is responsible for providing guidance and knowledge transfer regarding policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance to company and Business Management processes.  In this capacity, the PCA will provide technical guidance and mentorship to both peers and  junior staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 10 years of related professional experience
• Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
• Experience preparing and presenting complex financial analysis to management and external customers
• Experience in mentoring and training junior team members
• Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is required
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field
• Experience with S4, COBRA, PM Compass, COGNOS
• Experience with government Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, & DFARs
• Level 1 EVMS Customer Reporting experience
• Experience with program planning and scheduling

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,700.00 - $209,500.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.