Program Cost Control Analyst 2 or 3 - Finance

Top Secret clearance required. Travel: 10% of the time. No relocation assistance available.

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. This position is 100% onsite in Dulles, VA and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

As a Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3, you will support missions critical to national and global security. Your role will involve preparing budgets and schedules for contract work, assisting in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting, and variance analysis. You will ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation for expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control systems, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systems
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, including fact-finding and negotiation support
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment, and visibility reports
• Develop and analyze estimates to complete
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting
• Experience with MS Office Suite

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting
• Experience with MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance at time of application
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Defense industry experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Program Cost Control experience
• Experience with FAR/DFAR
• Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera, or SAP

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Schedule

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.