Program Cost Schd Cntrl Analyst/Principal Program Cost Schd Cntrl Analyst

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) or Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to join our Special Mission Aircraft team. This position will be located in Middle River, MD or Warner Robins, GA. A full time remote may be considered at hiring manager's discretion.

 

Roles and Responsibilities includes, but are not limited to the following: 

• Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines

• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis

• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government

• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines

• Runs reports of actual cost incurred and prepares reports to compare the variance between budgeted work and actual cost incurred

• Leads the preparation and submittal of monthly financial CDRLs

• Supports monthly/year-end financial activities at the CLIN level of a large program with multiple contract types

• Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, manpower requirements, and material purchases as it relates to managing costs and accurate/compliant invoicing

• Reviews inventory management and tracks material purchases

• Prices rough order magnitude (ROM) estimates and supports proposal pricing

• Assess progress against established plans and parameters and supports preparation of Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Complete (EAC)

• Prepares monthly financial rolling forecasts and annual AOP/LRSP

• Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements

• Interfaces with Program Management Office and Functional teams to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements

• Effectively communicates with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables

 

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

 

Basic Qualifications for Level 2: 

• Will consider a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 7 years in Finance, Accounting, Business management and/or industry related fields.

• Will also consider:  

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business management and/or industry related fields

• Master’s degree and 1 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business management and/or industry related fields

• Experience with financial analysis and large data sets

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of tools: Word and PowerPoint, strong proficiency in Excel

• Must have or ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

• US citizenship required

Basic Qualifications for Level 3: 

• Will consider a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years in Finance, Accounting, Business management and/or industry related fields.

• Will also consider:  

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business management and/or industry related fields

• Master’s degree and 4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business management and/or industry related fields

• Experience with financial analysis and large data sets

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of tools: Word and PowerPoint, strong proficiency in Excel

• Must have or ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

• US citizenship required

 

Preferred Qualifications for both Levels: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related areas

• SAP and Business Warehouse experience

• Experience in cost management, finance management, or pricing & estimating

• Experience supporting DoD contracts from a business management perspective

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Cost Plus contract types

• Awareness of CAS and DoD reporting

• Awareness of A-606 Revenue Recognition Requirements

• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience

• Analytical ability

This position reports to Warner Robins, GA, USA, however, you are able to work from any of the additional 2 locations listed above.

Salary Range: $60,600 USD - $90,800 USD

Salary Range 2: $74,600 USD - $111,800 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.