Staff Program Cost Control Analyst – EVM Compliance

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 Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Staff Program Control Analyst – Earned Value Compliance to support the Sector Program Scheduling and Compliance (PS&C) EVM Compliance Manager. 

There are two positions available - one in Rolling Meadows, IL and one in Linthicum, MD. Both are onsite positions, offering a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

The roles and responsibilities of the Staff Program Control Analyst – EVM Compliance include, but are not limited to the following:

• Partner with Program Managers (PMs), Control Account Managers (CAMs) and the Business Management teams (Business Managers, Schedulers, Program Cost Analysts (PCAs) to ensure programs comply with Northrop Grumman’s Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated policies and procedures, as well as the EIA-748, Earned Value Management Systems 32 Guidelines.
• Support and lead Internal Surveillance, Compliance Reviews, Program Startup, Joint Surveillance, and Integrated Baseline Reviews.
• Work with other SMEs to maintain EVM policies and procedures.
• Conduct EVM training

The ideal candidate will have a proactive work style, strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational and prioritization

Basic Qualifications:

• 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree -OR - 13 years of related experience with a Master’s Degree
• 5 years of experience with Earned Value Management
• Advanced understanding of the application of EVM Cost/Schedule principles; policies and procedures
• Prior experience leading, managing, or coordinating a project, program, or team.
• Experience advising and briefing internal and external senior management.
• The willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
• The willingness to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DCMA Compliance Reviews, DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs), and  Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs)
• BS Degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Program Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Current active Security Clearance or higher
• Experience conducting Internal Surveillance in support of: DCMA Compliance Reviews, DCMA JSRs, and Corporate Internal Audits.
• Working understanding of the following program management tools: COBRA, PM Compass, and Microsoft Project
• Prior experience facilitating customer briefings

This position reports to Rolling Meadows, IL, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Linthicum, MD, MD, USA.

Salary Range: $126,600 USD - $190,000 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.