Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (No Clearance to Start) (Target Incentive Eligible) Redondo Beach, CA

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.

Embark 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success . Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Redondo Beach, CA.

The Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst will report to the HBTSS Business Manager and will be responsible for supporting the HBTSS program in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation. This role does not require an initial clearance to start but requires the candidate to be able to obtain an active TS Clearance.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintain cost control system, monitors and controls costs, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance
• Perform analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that the contract is within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepare and maintain spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain cost and schedule baselines
• Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) with EVMS activities including: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting; development of pressures and opportunities
• Lead Annual Comprehensive EACs (CEACs)
• Create weekly and monthly headcount and financial reports and charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required
• Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting and maintaining associated logs
• 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
• Supervise and train junior cost control analyst

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 9 years' experience in any combination of the following: Business, Finance, or Accounting; or Master's Degree with 7 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Working experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Experience with financial control concepts and principles to solve business issues
• Proficiency of the following systems or software: Cobra or similar project management software, wInsight, SAP Management Project System Modules and Business Warehouse (BW)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Working experience with IWOs and Suppliers
• Experience with FFP type contracts

Hybrid work schedule available.
This position is Eligible for Target Incentive (TI) Bonus.

Salary Range: $103,900 USD - $155,900 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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