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Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteSales$141k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We need to parse the posting. Content: - Relocation assistance may be available - Clearance required for start: No - Clearance type: Secret - Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Description: paragraphs about Northrop Grumman, mission, etc. Then position details: Principal Program Control Analyst (Level 3), location San Diego, CA, note: on-site weekly in Rancho Bernardo with hybrid telework schedule. This Program Control Analyst position will interface... etc. Responsibilities: bullet list under "Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To". Then list items. Basic Qualifications: bullet list? Actually it's a paragraph with OR etc. Preferred Qualifications: bullet. Then benefits: "We offer phenomenal learning opportunities... We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching." Then later: "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." Pay: "Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00" plus note about overtime etc. Schedule: mention hybrid telework schedule, 9/80 schedule. We need to include sections only if real content. Potential sections: - About the role (maybe description of role and responsibilities? Could combine with responsibilities). But we need to follow instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (maybe combine Basic and Preferred?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Skills maybe not explicit; we could omit if not specific. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like relocation assistance, clearance, travel, location, hybrid schedule, responsibilities list, qualifications, preferred qualifications, benefits details, pay range, schedule details (9/80, hybrid telework). Also mention that relocation assistance may be available, clearance type Secret, travel 10%. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, legal, etc. Remove those. We must not include application instructions, etc. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft. Structure:

About the role

... description of role, location, hybrid schedule, relocation assistance, clearance, travel.

Then

Responsibilities

  • ... each responsibility item.
Then

Qualifications

Maybe split into Basic and Preferred? Could have two subsections? But instruction only allows those headings; we could combine Basic and Preferred under Qualifications with paragraphs. But we need to preserve all detail; we can list Basic Qualifications as a paragraph, then Preferred Qualifications as another paragraph. Then

Benefits

  • ... benefits list.
Then

Pay

... salary range, note about overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, annual bonuses, long term incentives for VP/Director.

Then

Schedule

... hybrid telework schedule, on-site weekly in Rancho Bernardo, 9/80 schedule.

We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Check for any duplicated lines: we should avoid repeating same info. Let's extract specifics. From posting: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description paragraph: At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities... (long). We can keep a concise version but must preserve all substantive information; we cannot summarize away detail? The instruction says "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." That suggests we should not omit details; but we can paraphrase? It says do not summarize away detail. Probably we need to keep the key facts but not necessarily verbatim? Safer to keep the description as is, but we can trim redundant fluff? Might be risky. However, we can keep the description paragraphs but maybe shorten? The instruction says "do NOT invent or summarize away detail". Summarizing away detail would be removing details. So we should keep all details. That is huge. But we can keep the description as is, maybe just copy the paragraphs. However, we need to avoid boilerplate like EEO etc. The description includes many fluffy sentences about mission, history, culture. Those are substantive? They are part of posting; we should keep them. So we need to include them. Thus About the role section will include the description paragraphs (the first big paragraph about Northrop Grumman, mission, culture, then the specific position details). We'll keep them. Let's copy the description text exactly as in posting (excluding relocation assistance etc). The posting starts: "Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Program Control Analyst (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in San Diego, CA. Note: This position requires the ability to work on-site weekly in Rancho Bernardo with a hybrid telework schedule. 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). Earned Value Management (EVM) Tasks 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, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete." We need to keep that. Then responsibilities list: "Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skillsDevelop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity;Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus;Exert some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group. This Program Control Analyst duties could include; 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; assist 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." We need to split into list items. The text is messy; we can separate by semicolons and periods. Let's extract each responsibility: - Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills - Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity - Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques - Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus - Exert some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group - 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 - Assist 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 We'll make each a
  • . Now qualifications: Basic Qualifications: "Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or industry related field.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and/or government cost reporting." We need to keep as paragraph(s). Could split into sentences. Preferred Qualifications: "Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)." Now benefits: First benefits paragraph: "We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you? At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- 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." Later benefits: "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." Also mention relocation assistance may be available (we already have in About the role maybe). Also mention that employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, annual bonuses, long term incentives for VP/Director. Pay: "Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 The 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
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