Principal​/Sr Principal Program Cost and Control Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
No

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Sector is seeking a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (Level
3) or Senior Program Cost Control Analyst (Level
4) to join us in the pursuit of top‑tier financial performance within the Advanced Weapons Systems Operating Unit (OU). The positions are based in Northridge, CA and will report to the Business Manager of the Stand‑in‑Attack Weapon program. This position is office‑only; no telework option is available.

This role will be responsible for implementing data‑driven analytics into effective program performance outcomes. Candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set that includes financial management, leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk and opportunity management, business acumen, and proposal‑based capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately forecast program financial metrics including Orders, Sales, OM and Cash Flow for both booked and potential programs

• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables

• Generate and support weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews and audits consisting of operations, planning, program management and EACs

• Identify and mitigate program cost and schedule risk

• Inter/Intracompany work order processing

• Maintain project setup in Costpoint and Cobra as needed

• Perform analyses and prepare program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking, and labor spending

• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure program contracts are within negotiated, agreed‑upon parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines

• Preparation and processing of Journal Entries

• Prepare and submit timely and accurate Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)

• Prepare, review, and analyze program performance measurement and cost variances

• Provide administrative/ad‑hoc support to team

• Support program cost estimate development, customer proposals, and negotiation

• Track and manage program billings and cash collections

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• Must have 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree;
  Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience or a Master’s degree with 4 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with technical subject matter experts and business operations personnel

• Demonstrated experience in working independently and being proactive

• Experience managing multiple projects with demanding deadlines

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, while maintaining attention to detail and effective time management/organization

• Must be able to work on‑site in Northridge, CA

Basic Qualifications Level 4:

• Must have 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree;
  Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with technical subject matter experts and business operations personnel

• Demonstrated experience in working independently and being proactive

• Experience managing multiple projects with demanding deadlines

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, while maintaining attention to detail and effective time management/organization

• Must be able to work on‑site in Northridge, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD security clearance

• Aerospace & Defense Finance experience

• Experience with multiple contract types (Cost Plus Fixed Fees/Cost Plus Incentive Fees, Cost Plus Award Fees, Firm Fixed Price/Firm Price Incentive Fee) desired

• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos, Cobra, MS Project

• Knowledge of and familiarity with Earned Value Management principles

• Understanding of the RFP / proposal process

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Depending on the…