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This role may be filled at either a level 2 or level 3Embark 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Program Cost Control Analyst 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.The Program Cost Control Analyst 2/3 will interact with various operating unit, business area, and division staff to solve reporting program issues and meet reporting requirements. In addition, the Analyst will interface with program managers, functional management, control account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis.Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Adhere to policies and procedures.
Execute Earned Value Management (EVM)
Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
Perform analyses and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Assist with/prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
Assist with/prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled.
Assist with/prepare schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
Assist with/prepare monthly and quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs).
Set up, prepare and follow up with all required financial reports.
Effectively communicate with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables.
Participate in knowledge transfer and best practices sharing with peers.
Assist in preparing for internal and external audits.
Assist with/establish a budget/EAC, analyze capital expenditures and prepare reports for programs.
Assist with/prepare and update ETC, Baselines, Task Description and Basis of Estimate (TD/BOE), and establish Performance Measurement reporting/customer reporting requirements.
LosAngelesSpaceQualifications:This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3.Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:Bachelor's degree with 3 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 1 years of related professional experience.Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:Bachelor's degree with 6 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 4 years of related professional experience.Additional Basic qualifications for both levels:Experience in cost management, finance management, and/or pricing & estimating.Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines.Experience with financial analysis and/or cost analysis reporting.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel knowledge.Ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret Clearance.Preferred Qualifications:Active DOD Top Secret Clearance; Investigation within the last 6 years.Experience with SAP, MPM, wInsight, and/or Cobra.Experience in DoD setting with understanding of government Cost AccountingStandards, FAR, & DFARs.Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and customer reporting.Experience with balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow.Experience with program planning/scheduling.Experience preparing and presenting financial analysis.Experience with Microsoft Project.Experience with GAAP, as well as Government Financial accounting practices.Proven analytical ability.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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Job Category : Business Management20033323
