Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 4) to join our team of high performing, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT and requires working from our NG facility. The Air Dominance Division is a fast paced, dynamic, and complex environment that requires a candidate to possess self-initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, awards, margin, cash, EBIT, and variance analysis
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Conduct cost analysis to develop BACs, EACs, generate financial inputs, and support monthly cost and schedule reviews
• Identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required
• Set up cost control systems (e.g. SAP and COBRA) and incorporate changes into the cost management system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
• Provide support to Integrated Product Teams, Cost Management, and Business Management Managers
• Assist CAMs with performance management activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting performance methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management
• Prepare customer performance and status reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement analysis

Basic Qualifications (Level 3)

• Master's degree with 3 years' experience or bachelor's degree with 5 years' proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar industry related fields
• Experience with MS Office including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting a robust business rhythm with control requirements and deliverables
• Experience with financial forecasting of Awards / Sales / Margin / Cash
• Experience with Earned Value Management and utilizing EVMS for effective program execution

Basic Qualifications (Level 4)

• Master's degree with 6 years' experience or bachelor's degree with 8 years' proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar industry related fields
• Experience with MS Office including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting a robust business rhythm with control requirements and deliverables
• Experience with financial forecasting of Awards / Sales / Margin / Cash
• Experience with Earned Value Management and utilizing EVMS for effective program execution
• Experience leading or training teams or peers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a DoD Program with EVSM requirements
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills working in Deltek systems like Cobra and/or MPM
• Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience
• Experience with SAP
• Understanding of and experience with providing support to Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Pay

Level 3 salary range: $81,400.00 – $122,000.00. Level 4 salary range: $101,400.00 – $152,200.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Schedule

9/80 schedule or 4/10 schedule available.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance
• Savings plan with 401K matching program
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results