Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst / Sr Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 – Finance for our Elkton, Maryland location. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. 

Job Summary:

As a Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst you will be responsible for supporting our strategic and space related business programs. This position will work very closely with Northrop Grumman program management, operational leaders, and internal and external customers.

Responsible for the preparation of budgets and schedules for contract work and financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.  Performs data gathering and analysis to ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, preparation of expenditure projections, and submittal of timely requests for additional funding to the government. Aides in incorporating contractual changes into control systems to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following tasks:

• Setting up cost control systems, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
• Preparing budgets for contract work and performing and/or assisting in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Preparing and analyzing financial reports and communicate recommendations to management in a clear, organized summary.
• Working with the program team to integrate project cost with scheduled activity.
• Analyzing business processes and making recommendations to improve process efficiency and support continuous improvement.
• Identifying potential profit impacts to programs, and making recommendations for mitigation and improving profit margin
• Preparing and tracking key performance metrics to direct management

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) or a Sr. Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4), depending on years of experience and qualifications.

Basic Qualifications: Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3):

• This position emphasized skills and experience. Must have 10 or more years of finance experience. Will also consider a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university (will be verified) and 6 years of experience or a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 4 years of experience

• Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet applications and data bases (e.g. MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point)
• Ability to extract, compile, document and analyze data
• Possess excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines 
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4):

• This position emphasized skills and experience. Must have 14 or more years of finance experience. Will also consider a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university (will be verified) and 10 years of experience or a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 8 years of experience.
• Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet applications and data bases (e.g. MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point).
• Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships with others
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior team participation experience (professional/community/extracurricular)
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups
• Aerospace and/or DoD intern/working experience
• Knowledge of Earned value management systems (EVMS)

• Experience executing programs with contractual EVMS requirements.

• Prior Experience with Deltek financial applications (CostPoint, Cobra, OpenPlan, PM Compass)

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.