Sr Principal Program Control Analyst - EVM Compliance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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 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 Senior Principal Program Control Analyst (PCA) – Earned Value Management (EVM) Compliance
, based out of Chantilly, VA. This is a full‑time onsite role that offers the 9/80 schedule.

The Senior Principal Program Control Analyst – EVM Compliance (PCA) will support the Strategic Intelligence and Data Exploitation (SIDE) Operating Unit EVM Process.

The PCA will partner with Program Managers (PMs), Control Account Managers (CAMs) and the Business Management teams (Business Managers, Schedulers, Program Cost Analysts) to implement and maintain programs compliance with Northrop Grumman’s Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated policies and procedures, as well as the EIA-748, Earned Value Management Systems 32 Guidelines.

The PCA will lead OU level Internal Surveillance, Compliance Reviews, Program Startup, Joint Surveillance and Integrated Baseline Reviews.

The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that SIDE OU contracts are within negotiated and agreed‐upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 6 years of related professional experience
• 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement will be considered
• 5 years of experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience on program(s) with a contractual Earned Value Management (EVM) requirement (i.e. FAR, DFARs or IC)
• Experience with EVM related tools such as COBRA, PM Compass, Plato
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Prior experience advising and briefing internal and external senior management
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
• US Citizenship is required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

• BS Degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Program Management, Business Management, Business Administration or related fields
• Advanced understanding of the application of EVM Cost/Schedule principles, policies, and procedures
• Experience with analyzing corrective action requests (CARs) and developing/closing corrective action plans (CAPs)
• Experience conducting Internal Surveillance and supporting the following: DCMA Compliance Reviews, DCMA Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSRs), DCAA Audits, D&T Audits and Corporate Internal Audits, and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs)
• Prior experience leading a project, program, or team
• Strong presentation skills and experience facilitating customer briefings
• Current, active DoW Secret clearance or higher

The ideal candidate will exhibit the ability to work independently, prioritize work assignments and goal completing with minimal supervision. They will embody a proactive and self‑motivated work style, exhibiting strong verbal and written communication…