Principal or Sr. Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
About the role
This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Responsibilities
- 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
- Preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis
- Development and analysis of estimates to complete
- Support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost/schedule integration
- Support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC
- Perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting
- Aid in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR
- Support variance analysis reports
- Facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process, incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint.
Requirements
- For Level 3: 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.
- For Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related field OR Master's degree with 6 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
- Active Government Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- The ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Qualifications
- Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Benefits
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package 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 company also provides a variety of other benefits such as a 9/80 schedule, a great 401K matching program, 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.