Northrop Grumman

Principal or Senior Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman$94K — $176K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 3 years or Bachelor's degree with 5 years in finance or related field
  • Strong analytical skills and leadership characteristics
  • Experience with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with Northrop Grumman financial planning and profitability tools
  • Knowledge of Excel Macros, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and Slicer tools

Responsibilities

  • Conduct financial analysis on key metrics such as Sales and Operating Margin
  • Perform profitability and financial Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis
  • Interface with program finance and offices for monthly forecasts
  • Coordinate across multiple organizations for comprehensive financial insight
  • Prepare analytical reports for variance and trend analysis
  • Navigate and plan using NGFP tools
  • Establish strong communication with stakeholders at various levels

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with a work-from-home option on Fridays
  • Significant learning opportunities and a collaborative workplace
  • Inclusive Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) fostering community engagement
  • Excellent work/life balance and supportive environment
  • Exceptional benefits including health insurance and a strong 401K match
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal (level 3) or Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our F-35 Finance Team responsible for financial planning and analysis. This position will be located on-site in Redondo Beach, CA and offers a 9/80 schedule with a WFH option on the working Friday.

The F-35 Program is a fast paced, dynamic, and complex environment that requires a candidate to possess self-initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics. Candidate will have the following, but not limited to, responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

  • Conducting financial analysis of traditional financial metrics (Awards, Acquisitions, Sales, Operating Margin, ROS%, Cash)

  • Profitability/Financial EAC analysis

  • Interfacing with program finance and program office for monthly financial forecasts, issues, concerns, and status

  • Cross-functional coordination with multiple organizations

  • Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports and tools to support variance/trend analysis, and change control management

  • Ability to plan and navigate in NGFP

  • Fostering an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at multiple levels

This position may be hired at either the Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Senior Principal) level depending upon candidate experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3):

  • Master’s degree with 3 year experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years' proven experience in the following areas:

  • Business, cost management, finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, program control, and/or similar industry related fields

  • Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint

Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4):

  • Master’s degree with 6 year experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years' proven experience in the following areas:

  • Business, cost management, finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, program control, and/or similar industry related fields

  • Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in NGFP (Northrop Grumman financial planning), NGP (Next gen Profitability) and MS Project

  • Ability to run S4 BW (OLAP) Queries

  • Experience with Excel Macros, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and Slicer tools

  • Candidate must gain and have an understanding of, and adherence to, company policies, procedures and internal controls


We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you?

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule and a great 401K matching program.

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

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

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. 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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