Program Cost Control Analyst – Melbourne, FL (Clearance Required)

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in Melbourne, FL and requires an Active DOD Secret Clearance to start.

Essential Functions:

• Performs Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks including developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and performance measurement baseline (PMB), monitoring and analyzing the Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC), significant variances, risk management reserve (MR), and financial reserve (FR), and preparing of internal and external status reports
• Performs EAC assessments of subcontracts and general procurement material.
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure program contracts are within negotiated, agreed-upon parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines
• Participates in the control of costs and schedules through cost schedule control system

• Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes
• Supports management of program area financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, estimate at completion analysis
• Supports development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans and Annual Operating Plans
• Executes and supports Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation
• Works with the business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and to support the management & reporting requirements for the program
• Supports initiatives and ad hoc requests from Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, and/or Accounting with 1 year experience OR a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, and/or Accounting with 3 years' experience in financial analysis or industry related fields.
• Experience budget planning and forecasting
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel with VLOOKUP and Pivot tables and PowerPoint
• Ability to work full time on site in Melbourne with a clearance
• Active Secret DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EVMS principals
• Excel experience including Macros
• Solid understanding of Revenue Recognition (ASC 606) processes and procedures
• Experience with Indirect budget planning and forecasting
• Experience with the Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Strategic Plan processes
• Experience planning Capital and IR&D investments
• Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR

Salary Range: $58,800 USD - $88,200 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.