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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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst for our location in Plymouth, MN. This position will be onsite.

Provide financial support and leadership to a variety of individual programs/projects in a project accounting environment. 

Duties include:

• Preparation of quarterly Profit & Loss statements by major project
• Monitor and manage program cost control by working well with the program and functional team
• Creation of a monthly operations forecast for revenue, operating margin, and cash projections that includes variance analysis and identification of programmatic financial risks and opportunities
• Annual completion of a strategic 5 year plan for orders, revenue, operating margin, and cash
• Ad hoc reporting  / cost control reporting including performance measurement and associated analysis, labor and material details by project
• Be the point of contact for assigned programs/projects audit inquiries as they arise
• Program cash management and working capital initiatives including cash flow projects for potential/future orders to determine if the pursuit is a good investment of proposal dollars now vs. cash over time
• Strong partnership with the Program Management function

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 6 plus years of relevant experience, Masters Degree with 4 plus years of relevant experience; or 10 plus years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong Financial Analysis skills
• Experience with Cost Control and Working Capital Management
• Ability to work well with Operational team/program managers
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Earned Value a plus, but not required
• ERP experience
• Strong excel background

Salary Range: $84,600.00 - $127,000.00

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.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.