Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst /Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst - Clearance Required

Requisition ID: R10128873

Category: Business Management
Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1

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 (NGAS) is seeking either a Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst or a Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As part of a Sector level Home Room team, the selected candidate will have the ability to help shape our programs’ ability to meet challenging customer compliance requirements. Tasking will include guiding programs with interpretation and execution of Earned Value compliance, process and procedure guidance and training, subcontractor compliance, and resolution of program execution issues across the NGAS suite of programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Earned Value Management, Planning, Program Control, and subcontractor surveillance. This position will be located on-site in Palmdale, CA.

Essential Functions:

Serve as the EVM focal point between technical, cost, schedule, and program management teams
Build partnerships with program personnel to support program execution while maintaining compliant EVM implementation in accordance with EIA-748 and corporate command media
Develop and deliver Program Execution, EVM, Agile, and Best Practice training to build a shared understanding and increased capability of compliance and best practices to support program execution
Identify and implement EVM process & procedure updates and improvements
Monthly review of DCMA Earned Value Compliance Metrics (DECM) for independent analysis of program risk areas, reporting of issues to senior management, and supporting program execution team in finding suitable resolutions
Review, analysis and corrective action assessment on common cost / schedule management data non-compliance issues related to IPMR, IMPDAR, CFSR, Estimate At Completion (EAC), Variance Analysis Reports (VAR), reconciliation logs, etc
Facilitate Variance Analysis Report (VAR) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) development and approval
Provide guidance, oversight, and approval of program baseline implementation and changes
Lead and participate in both internal and subcontractor EVMS surveillance
Support Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) reviews/audits
Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles, practical knowledge of EIA-748 standards, experience with Customer, Internal, and DCMA Earned Value surveillance activities
Understanding of common cost management tools such as MPM and / or COBRA
Understanding of common scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or Open Plan

Basic Qualifications for Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of cost/schedule management and/or business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in the following areas: Cost Scheduling, Program Control, Scheduling, Financial Analyst and/or related industry experience.
Extensive experience with Earned Value Management
Microsoft Office including Excel with Pivot tables, V-Look ups, and Macros & PowerPoint
Candidate must have an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access
Ability to work on-site weekly at selected location

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst:

Bachelor's degree with 9 years experience or a Master's degree with 7 years of experience in the following areas: Cost Scheduling, Program Control, Scheduling, Financial Analyst and/or related industry experience.
Extensive experience with Earned Value Management
Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as the DCMA and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
Candidate must have an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access
Ability to work on-site weekly at selected location.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with common cost management tools such as MPM and/or COBRA
Experience with common scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Empower and/or Open Plan (OPP)
Experience leading programs in audits / reviews government agencies such as the DCMA and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
Extensive experience with Subcontractor surveillance and data management
Previous Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Salary Range: $86,300 - $129,500

Salary Range 2: $107,000 - $160,600

Employees may be eligible for 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

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Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.