Sr Principal Program Cost and Control Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman Aerospace System (NGAS) a Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level
4) in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA facilities to support the Cost Management organization. This position will work on-site and have a hybrid work schedule.

This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) and help lead the team to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.

This is a fast paced high energy environment that requires a self‑motivated employee to join the team. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities:

• Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands‑on cost performance reporting/analysis skills
• Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity
• Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus
• Exert some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group

This Program Control Analyst duties could include; support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost/schedule integration; support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC; perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting; assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR; support variance analysis reports; facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process, incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Cobra, SAP S4, OLAP, and MS Excel/Project/PowerPoint.

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in the same
• Ability to work on site in a hybrid work schedule in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance

• Active final adjudicated government Department of Defense Secret Clearance with the ability to transfer and maintain Secret Clearance, and program access required within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
• Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting

Salary range will be dependent upon where the position is based/located and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with position. Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience.

Oklahoma City, OK Salary Band: $96,200 - $144,200

Palmdale, CA Salary Band: $117,500 - $176,300

Primary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman…