Senior Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required. Travel is expected 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 offer 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 is an onsite position based in Rolling Meadow, IL, offering a 9/80 work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key program stakeholders to create and analyze reports, work on invoicing opportunities, and assist with monthly/quarterly tasks such as EACs, IPRS, and Financial Forecasts.
• 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 a validated cost schedule control system, 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, ensuring 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.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience — OR — a Master's degree with 6 years of related professional experience. Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• 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 is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, or SAP.
• Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts, and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs, and control accounts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan.
• Savings plan (401k).
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance and training/development opportunities.
• 9/80 work schedule (where available).

Pay

Primary level salary range: $112,200.00 – $168,200.00. The above 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 also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Schedule

This position offers a 9/80 work schedule.