Senior Principal Program Control Analyst – PCIS Tools - R10231114-3

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance required at start:
No. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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 are 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.

Principal Program Cost Control Analyst – Program Control Integrated Systems (PCIS) Tools
. Preferred location:
Linthicum, MD. May also be staffed in Rolling Meadows, IL, San Diego, CA or Woodland Hills, CA. Onsite position. 9/80 work schedule.

The Senior Principal Program Control Analyst - PCIS Tools (Sr PCA-PCIS Tools) will be responsible for administration, support and continuous improvement of our sector Program Control Toolset. Reporting to the Sector Manager - PCIS, you will serve as a primary point of contact for programs and users, drive process enhancements, test and implement updates to key tools (COBRA, Open Plan, PM Compass), and assist with development of related processes, templates, and training assets.

The Sr PCA-PCIS Tools will interface with the program managers, functional management, control account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide help desk support, bench support, and process improvements related to the PCIS tools and processes.

• Provide Tier1 helpdesk support for PCIS tools, ensuring timely resolution of tickets.
• Provide end user support.
• Configuration, testing and rollout of new releases and enhancements for COBRA, PMCompass, Open Plan and other EVM utilities.
• Participate on the MS PCIS Configuration Change Board (CCB), focusing on streamlining and optimizing compliant processes.
• Collaborate with business management, program management and technical teams to integrate tool outputs into cost schedule reporting and dashboards.
• Program bench/support (tools, EVM).
• Communicate latest recommended processes and tools.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years of related professional experience.
• Experience with SAP and financial systems.
• Experience with Cobra Cost & Earned Value System, along with performance measurement concepts and reporting.
• Strong computer skills, with expertise in database concepts and advanced Excel functions.
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with Deltek Open Plan, PM Compass, Acumen, MS Access.
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment.
• Current, active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

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. Benefits include:
Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where…