Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have 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.

We’re looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of one of the locations listed below. This position may be staffed as a hybrid role, and offers the the 9/80 work schedule.

• Sunnyvale, CA (Preferred)
• San Diego, CA
• Woodland Hills, CA
• McClellan, CA

What You’ll Get to Do
The Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will support/lead cost reporting for the Virginia Class or Carrier Nuclear Powered programs under the Machinery Operating Unit, within Northrop Grumman’s Marine Systems Business Unit.

The PCA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.  They will prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.

The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.  This will include performing perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, and analysis of estimates to complete.

The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. 

The PCA will support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management, support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity, and prepare financial inputs to internal and external reports and presentations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience

• Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.

• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis

• Experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts

• Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)

• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.

• US Citizenship required

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field

• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP

• Current, active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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