Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to join our Operating Unit (OU) organization. This role may be based at any of the following locations: McLean, VA; Huntsville, AL; Linthicum, MD; Rocket Center, WV; Orlando, FL; or Elkton, MD.
The Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst will support the InSITE and NOVASTAR programs in the Mission Data Management (MDM) operating unit (OU). The analysts will interface with program managers, functional management, and business managers to provide financial support and analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Support program cost control and forecasting
- Support program invoicing review for accuracy and completeness
- Support coordination of multiple IWO relationships between the program and other sectors
- Contribute to monthly rolling forecast updates
- Submit SAPFast updates when new customer modifications are received
- Support miscellaneous program efforts as applicable
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis or industry related fields; or 9 Years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis or industry related in lieu of degree.
- Strong computer skills with high-level Excel skills (i.e. working with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting)
- Experience with SAP
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
- Must be able to work onsite
Preferred Qualifications:
- Program cost control experience
- Experience setting up/managing IWOs
- Experience with NGFP/COGNOS
- Experience with NGDS SAPFast process
- Experience with PLSC
- Experience with Earned Value Management and/or EVMS Software (Cobra)
- Defense Industry Experience
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $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 with 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or a related industry field
- Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement
- Nine years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree
- Strong computer skills and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting
- Experience with SAP
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- Ability to work onsite
- Program cost control experience
- Experience setting up or managing IWOs
- Experience with NGFP/COGNOS
- Experience with the NGDS SAPFast process
- Experience with PLSC
- Earned Value Management or EVMS software experience, such as Cobra
- Defense industry experience
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
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