Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst/ Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks include:

Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.

This is a fast paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities:

• Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills
• Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity;
• Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus;
• Exert some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group.

This Program Control Analyst duties could include; support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost/schedule integration; support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC/EAC; perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting; assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR; support variance analysis reports; facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process, incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Deltek Cobra, Primavera P6, SAP, MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint.

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 position’s 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. 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst level or a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst level.

• Program Cost and Schedule Analyst level: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience; 0 years with a master's degree. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 
• Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst level: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a master's degree. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 

Required for Both Levels:

• Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• Requires experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra, and/or MS Project/Primavera P6
• Requires experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

• and/or MS Project/Primavera P6
• Requires experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret level security clearance or higher
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
• 2+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience
• Strong analytical ability
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills

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