Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst Redondo Beach, CA

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Manhattan Beach
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today .

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success . Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

SSSD has an opening for a Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in Redondo Beach, California.

The Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst will report to a Manager of Project Controls on a high visibility corporate watch program to interface with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Manager, Program Management Office (PMO), and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.

In this role, the candidate will utilize strong organizational skill to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced multiple task environment. The incumbent will leverage Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and apply them to multiple control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Set up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration
• Perform analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepare and maintain spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
• Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) with EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting
• Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required
• Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years' experience in any combination of Business Management, Finance, Cost Control, Accounting and/or related field; OR Master's Degree and 7 years of stated experience
  • Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) and/or Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) Access Preferred Qualifications:
    • Working experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Proficiency of the following systems or software: Micro-Frame Program Manager (MPM), Cobra or similar project management software, wInsight, SAP Management Project Systems Module and Business Warehouse (BW) Aerospace/Defense Industry experience Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
      • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
      • 401k
      • Educational Assistance
      • Life Insurance
      • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
      • Paid Time Off
      • Health & Wellness Resources
      • Employee Discounts
      • Flexible Schedules: For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of workFor more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits .
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        Salary Range: $103,900 USD - $155,900 USD
        
        Employees may be eligible for 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
        
        The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 .
        
        Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
        
        

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