Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

About the role

This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and technical teams to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with EAC development and analysis and with a monthly financial forecasting rhythm, and able to apply it to multiple contracts and business areas within Research & Advanced Design. This position will be responsible for leading and training other analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts supporting the portfolio on all facets of contract set up and execution
• Compile and brief monthly financial presentations to R&AD division leadership on directorate financial performance
• Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Be responsible for supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes
• Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools
• Interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates
• Develop proposal estimates and BOEs for cost management hours

Requirements

This position requires a self-motivated employee with the following traits and abilities: ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms; provide strategic guidance as required; 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 influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields OR a Master's degree with 6 years stated experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Skills

Ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms; provide strategic guidance as required; 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 influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects.

Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

Schedule

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.