Principal / Sr. Principal Program Cost And Schedule Control Analyst

Requisition ID: R******** Category: Business Management
Location: Northridge, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Sector is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3)/ Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance within the Advanced Programs Operating Unit (OU). The positions are based out of Northridge, CA and will report to the Business Manager over Advanced Programs.

This role will be responsible for implementing data-driven analytics into effective program performance outcomes. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across financial management, leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk/opportunity management, business acumen, and proposal-based capabilities.

Roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Management of program financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, revenue, Operating Margin (OM), Cash, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis)
Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule/technical integration
Interface with other functions to generate weekly/monthly forecast, actuals, variance narratives reports and metrics
Perform analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
Develop and review Baselines and Estimates at Complete (EACs); Present and communicate results and changes
Work with the finance, scheduling, and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics
Prepare reports and provide recommendations to program management teams
Development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Division/Sector/Corporate leadership
Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel
Work with the Capture Lead, Proposal Manager, and core teams to develop the compliant proposal and supporting deliverables
Provide support to the proposal team by developing, reviewing, and submitting proposals that effectively represent the proposal strategy and baseline
Basic Qualifications Principal Program Cost, Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 3): This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of following:
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of business, Finance, Accounting, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of Business, Finance, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience
Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of Business, Finance, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience
Prior program cost control experience, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) on Development programs
Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and EVMS software (Deltek Cobra/MPM)
Prior financial analysis and/or reporting experience
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
Defense Industry Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Experience reviewing, understanding, and responding to customer requests for proposal (RFPs) on competitive and sole source acquisitions
Expertise in financial analysis
Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze data, and strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction
Must be able to work on-site in Northridge, CA
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years' experience with Earned Value Management and/or EVMS Software (Cobra)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Public Accounting experience (each year of "Big 4" or relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)
Strong GAAP accounting proficiency and research experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a keen attention to detail
Prior experience in Estimating and Pricing
Experience with CostPoint, IBM Cognos software (or another similar software), database software
Active DoD Secret clearance
Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Program Cost, Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 4): This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of following:
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of business, Finance, Accounting, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of Business, Finance, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience
Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of Business, Finance, and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience
Prior program cost control experience, including Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) on Development programs
Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and EVMS software (Deltek Cobra/MPM)
Prior financial analysis and/or reporting experience
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
Defense Industry Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Experience reviewing, understanding, and responding to customer requests for proposal (RFPs) on competitive and sole source acquisitions
Expertise in financial analysis
Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze data, and strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction
Must be able to work on-site in Northridge, CA
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years' experience with Earned Value Management and/or EVMS Software (Cobra)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Public Accounting experience (each year of "Big 4" or relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)
Strong GAAP accounting proficiency and research experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a keen attention to detail
Prior experience in Estimating and Pricing
Experience with CostPoint, IBM Cognos software (or another similar software), database software
Active DoD Secret clearance
Salary Range: $88,700 - $133,100

Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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