Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance are required. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

This position may be staffed as a hybrid role and offers the 9/80 work schedule. Locations: Sunnyvale, CA (Preferred), San Diego, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, McClellan, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead cost reporting for the Virginia Class or Carrier Nuclear Powered programs under the Machinery Operating Unit, within Northrop Grumman’s Marine Systems Business Unit.
• Interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs), and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.
• 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 activity.
• Prepare financial inputs to internal and external reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience — OR — a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience. Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts.
• Strong PC skills, specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting).
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP.
• Current, active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

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 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.