Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (18203)
Northrop Grumman Defense has an opening for a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 2) to join its Business Management team in Roy, UT OR Huntsville, AL.
The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
What you will get to do:
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
The selected person will:
Interface with program managers, functional managers, and Cost Account Managers to provide financial and administrative support and analysis.
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to multiple control accounts within the Integrated Product Team, maintaining the performance-measurement baseline.
Build, maintain, and update the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated cost-schedule baseline.
Generate and deliver internal and external variance-analysis reports, including budget, funding, cost-risk, and ETC/EAC assessments.
Prepare government cost-performance reports and briefings for senior leadership and external customers.
Operate SAP (or comparable ERP) and Earned Value software (e.g., Deltek Cobra/MPM) to produce hands-on cost-performance data.
Analyze variances and trends, develop moderate-scope process improvements, and create new reporting methods.
Support development of budget baselines, schedule risk assessments, and cost-schedule integration.
Conduct financial performance analyses and produce visibility reports to inform decision-makers.
Perform multiple assignments under general supervision, meet schedule commitments, and proactively flag potential issues.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, Aerospace and Defense, or related professional experience; a Masters degree with 1 year; or 6 years with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience using an ERP system, SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra/MPM, OR other Earned Value Management software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel (including macros/VBA)
• Ability to prepare and present briefings to senior-level internal and external customers.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• 1+ year of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman contracts processes and procedures.
• Aerospace/defense industry experience, including work with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) CDRLs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00
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 candidates 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.