Program Cost and Control Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
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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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Program Control Analyst (Level
2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site daily in Redondo Beach, CA. 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 Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint. Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
* Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in financial analysis, business management, education, communications or industry related fields OR Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

* Critical thinking and analytical skills

* Ability to work on site daily in Redondo Beach, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

* Understanding of Government Contracting and Business Processes

* Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)

* Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you? Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company.

Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.

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