Program Cost Analyst or Principle Program Cost Analyst (San Diego, CA Hybrid)

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 Aerospace System (NGAS) is seeking a Program Control Analyst 2 or a Principle Program Control Analyst 3 in their Rancho Bernardo, CA facility to support the Global Surveillance Division. This position will be a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities will include;

This analyst will primarily support a high-visibility NG staffing Dashboard tool/process initiative across the Global Surveillance portfolio.  Duties will include weekly/monthly actuals and forecast updates and validation, process automation, tool/process enhancements to drive higher data accuracy, support to program queries/demos and staffing exercises, and other ad hoc requests related to the division Staffing tool/process.  These efforts involve large datasets and the ability to efficiently and effectively manipulate the data and perform analysis to clearly summarize findings and recommendations.   

The ideal candidate will be an advanced MS Excel user, thrive on data analysis, and possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:  obtain disparate data sets, synthesize and normalize the data, perform  analysis/data mining and visualizations to draw conclusions, effectively summarize and present conclusions to management; ability to use learn and financial systems; 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 some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing group on special projects out of own group. 

Level 2 Basic Qualifications;

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or related

3 years of related experience in financial analysis or

Master’s Degree with 1 year related experience in financial analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Level 3 Basic Qualifications;

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or related

5 years of related experience in financial analysis or

Master’s Degree with 3 years related experience in financial analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications;

Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)

Salary Range: $70,200 USD - $105,200 USD

Salary Range 2: $86,300 USD - $129,500 USD

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.