Cost Analyst or Principal Cost Analyst (Level 2 or 3) (TS and/or SCI Required to Start) Redondo Beach, CA

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Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider satellite payloads and directed energy solutions for national security, military, and human exploration missions. We are built on a strong heritage of innovative, innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products our customers and nation rely on our team to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. 

SSSD has an opening for a Cost Analyst or Principal Cost Analyst (Level 2 or 3) on a growing financial team within the Advanced Mission Systems (AMS) Business Unit (BU). The cost analyst will report to the Manager of External Reporting & Billing within the AMP Operating Unit and will be responsible for supporting program level reporting and analysis to meet internal and external requirements. In addition, the analyst will regularly interface with varying levels of leadership across multiple functions including program management, contracts, supply chain, operations, and security to effectively manage cost activity within the AMP program office.

This position requires a Department of Defense (DoD) active Top Secret (TS) security clearance or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baseline concepts to multiple contracts, CLINs, and control accounts
• EVM tasks include the establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, maintenance of estimate at completion, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis 
• Assist in preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as CPR/IPMR, variance analysis, and CFSR
• Monitor and report on program funding to ensure that limits are not exceeded; partner with Contracts to communicate timely and accurate funding needs to customer
• Perform funding analysis and risk assessment across CLINs to support development of realistic program commitment profile
• Maintain accurate Estimate at Complete (EAC) for Program Office scope
• Monitor and forecast monthly billings in coordination with Finance
• Incorporate contractual changes into cost control systems timely by staying aware of pending contractual actions against each CLIN to maintain realistic cost baselines
• Pro-actively communicate with leadership regarding financial status, metrics, and deliverables
• Collaborative work style: ability to interface with different functions and levels of leadership
• Operate in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail with minimal supervision

This role can be filled at either a Cost Analyst (Level 2) or Principal Cost Analyst (Level 3) as outlined below.  Basic qualifications must be met.

Basic Qualifications (Level 2): 

• Active TS Clearance and/or SCI Access
• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years’ experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Cost Control OR a Master’s Degree with 1 years of stated experience
• High proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

• Active TS Clearance and/or SCI Access
• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years’ experience in and combination of Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Cost Control OR  a Master’s Degree with 4 years of stated experience
• High proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with Northrop Grumman Space Systems cost reporting tools (SAP, BW, COBRA/MPM)
• Prior experience in the aerospace & defense industry
• Analytical; makes recommendations using acquired data and experience
• Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Understanding of government cost accounting standards
• Experience with financial analysis, billing, AP/AR research

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules:  For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

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