Principal/ Sr Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Level 3 or Level 4 Program Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst to support part of the International Business Area as part of the IBCS Operating Unit within our Business Management organization on-site in Huntsville, Alabama.

The  Level 3 or Level 4 Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst will interact with various operating unit, business area, and division staff to solve reporting program issues and meet reporting requirements. In addition, the Analyst will interface with program managers, functional management, control account managers (CAMS) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up the cost control system and monitors and controls costs on contracts requiring Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• Performs analysis and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepares budgets for contract work and performs or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
• Guides CAMs with EVMS activities to include time-phasing of budgets and forecast; determining the appropriate earned value methodology and performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates, variance analysis research and reporting, EVM trip wire review and analysis, coordinating the completion of monthly EVM artifacts
• Builds partnerships with program personnel to support program execution while maintaining compliant EVMS implementation in accordance with the EVMS System Description

Basic Qualifications Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3):

• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years related experience
• OR Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with 3 years of related experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management and/or EVMS Software
• Strong computer skills with high-level Excel skills, specifically the ability to work with pivot tables, lookup functions, and conditional formatting
• Must be able to work on-site at either location (Huntsville, AL)
• Must be able to travel as required (up to 10% of the time)
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Basic Qualifications Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4):

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience
• Or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of business, finance, and/or program control experience
• OR Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with 6 years of related experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management and/or EVMS Software
• Strong computer skills with high-level Excel skills, specifically the ability to work with pivot tables, lookup functions, and conditional formatting
• Must be able to work on-site at location (Huntsville, AL)
• Must be able to travel as required (up to 10% of the time)
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Defense Industry Experience
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze data and figures
• Experience with Deltek Cobra and/or SAP (or similar business systems)
• Prior program cost control experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance