MSS Control Account Manager

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 we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. 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 continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

No matter the assignment, Northrop Grumman is committed to being a leader in Cyber, Logistics and Modernization, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR, and Strike.  For us, it’s about more than just performing.  It means realizing the values that define us:  responsibility, trust, integrity and protecting freedom worldwide.  These values inspire and unite our people- who make everything we do possible.

What You'll Get to Do:

The Northrop Grumman Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) Modeling & Simulation Software (MSS) is seeking an additional Control Account Manager (CAM) to join our current team of qualified and diverse leaders at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. SWDC supports a wide range of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) directorates with multiple products & capabilities under the MSS Task Order where you will be responsible for critical Earned Value Management (EVM) activities that include the following:

• Ensure compliance to Earned Value policies and procedures to assigned area of control accounts
• Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) status, updates and other analysis of material and labor actual costs / estimates as needed, schedule projections, cost and schedule variance analysis and risk assessments
• Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements
• Participate in proposal preparation to include negotiations with customer
• Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments and fund allocations
• Develop monthly forecasts of material and labor and conduct variance analysis to submitted forecasts
• Ensures value is being delivered to the customer and aligns technical, business, and execution strategies 
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, and other departments to achieve material availability requirements to meet program schedules and needs
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing and other departments to analyze, review and authorize material procurements and status as needed
• Regularly interact with the customer, Portfolio Management, Release Trains, Teams (Scrum and Kanban) in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) construct
• Provide inputs and estimations of future work planned in Program Increment Planning Events of SAFe execution
• Research and help respond to DCMA inquiries regarding monthly data submissions.
• Prep for and support events such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Program Management Reviews (PMR) and all other EVM or audit activities.  Support and brief the associated data and submission in these events
• Be proficient in analyzing large amounts of data, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to confidently interact with and influence all levels of the organization

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 years or more of professional experience with a Bachelor’s; or 8 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree.
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense, Missile Warning and Space Situational Awareness missions.
• Experience implementing Agile principles and practices within DoD or Federal government environments.
• Experience interacting with Government Stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile Lifecycle Management tools, preferably JIRA.

What We Can Offer You:

 Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your package will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Salary Range: $103,900 USD - $155,900 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.