Sr Principal Program Cost and Control Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a qualified Sr. Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level
4) to join our Research & Advanced Design Division of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Redondo Beach, CA and with partial teleworking available.

Essential Functions:

This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and technical teams to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with EAC development and analysis and with a monthly financial forecasting rhythm, and able to apply it to multiple contracts and business areas within Research & Advanced Design.

This position will be responsible for leading and training other analysts.

Responsibilities Include:

* Lead a team of analysts supporting the portfolio on all facets of contract set up and execution

* Compile and brief monthly financial presentations to R&AD division leadership on directorate financial performance

* Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.

* Be responsible for supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes.

* Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools.

* Interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates.

* Develop proposal estimates and BOEs for cost management hours This is a fast paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. The successful analyst will possess the following traits and abilities: ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms; provide strategic guidance as required; 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 influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields OR a Master's degree with 6 years stated experience

* Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Business related discipline

* Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Power Point

* Active U.S. Government Secret clearance

* Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with Cobra

* Experience with Proposals and BOEs

* Active US Government Top Secret clearance We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of…