Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Overview

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

Our Program Cost Control Analyst will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting and variance analysis. This position is in Dulles, VA and does not allow for remote work
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This opening is contingent upon program award and funding as well as an active Top-Secret Clearance and/or a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access at the time of application.

Your Role and Impact:

• Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete
• Other duties as assigned

Why You? You re the candidate we re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program Access(es) within a reasonable period as determined by the company.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of stated professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of stated professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of stated professional experience in lieu of degree
• Prior experience in finance, accounting and/or program control in defense contracting industry
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Requires an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top-Secret Clearance and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access at the time of application

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration;
  Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Program Cost Control experience
• Experience with FAR/DFAR;
  Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, or SAP;
  Counter-intelligence polygraph

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Northrop Grumman Total Rewards ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $. 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.

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