Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site daily in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
This Program Control Analyst position will, under general direction, interface with the program managers, functional management, and sometimes cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will have experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts. Tasks could include:
Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
Assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria
Maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete
Support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis
Budget baseline
Funding analysis
Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports
Preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation
Review of performance measurement variance analysis
Development and analysis of estimates to complete
This Program Cost Control Analyst position will also participate in the standard EVMS rhythm.
The analyst will be responsible for preparing month-end reports
Reviewing EAC' changes; validating the incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines
Assist analysts' supporting CAMs for EVMS activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting
Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field.
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with Business systems (such as SAP, Cobra, etc.)
Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the AOP (annual operating plan) and LRSP (long range strategic plan) processes
Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR
Candidate has the ability to identify issues and problems across multiple contracts and make recommendations to management for resolution of mitigation
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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.
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- 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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with 5 years experience
- Master's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or related field with 3 years experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance (background investigation within last 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience with business systems such as SAP and Cobra
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting
- Experience with AOP and LRSP processes
- Understanding of US Government procurement, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR
- Ability to identify issues across multiple contracts and recommend mitigation
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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