Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

This is an onsite position based in Linthicum, MD offering a 9/80 work schedule. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance are required. Travel is expected to be 10% of the time.

About the Role

This requisition represents multiple existing opportunities within our Mission Systems Sector Business Management Organization. The Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will provide program planning and financial control support within one of the following sector divisions:

• Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division
• Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division
• Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIS) Division

The PCA will interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs), and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systems, including performing Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment, and visibility reports.
• Develop and analyze estimates to complete.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditures, direct preparation of expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management.
• Support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activities.
• Prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience OR a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis.
• Strong PC skills, specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting).
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, or SAP.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off and additional benefits including education assistance and training/development.
• 9/80 work schedule (where available).

Pay

Primary level salary range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00. 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 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.