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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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Program Cost Control Analyst based out of San Diego, CA. this position may be staffed as a hybrid role from San Diego, CA. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You'll Get to Do

The Staff Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will support overall Cost Management duties at an Operating Unit (OU) level. The PCA will collaborate with analysts who 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.

The PCA will have experience with all facets of Cost Management including Earned Value Management, Controller duties, Labor Cost Management, Material Cost Management, Schedule Management and External Government reporting. This position will be responsible for overseeing and training other analysts in full level 1 Earned Value contracts.

The PCA roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

Business/Cost Management tasks:

• Provide leadership for the Strategic and Tactical Network department within the Advanced Networking Solution OU, including working closely with the OU manager.
• Establishing Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
• Assessing and maintaining of objective performance criteria – developing, maintaining, analyzing and justification of estimates to complete
• Supporting internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis and budgeting baseline
• Maintaining a solid and accurate cost and schedule integration with business partners and program teams
• Analyzing funding, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports - Preparing government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of Performance measurement variance analysis
• Proposal Support for all proposals within the department including pulling actuals, reviewing proposal data, contributing to the reviewing process
• Financial forecasting for the department ensuring financial predictability by working with all stakeholders, providing financial analysis within the business management rhythm

Additional responsibilities will include:

The PCA will support OU efforts including but not limited to performing analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes with other analysts. Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools.  This position will collaborate with analysts who interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields. or Master's degree with 10 years' experience as described above
• Will consider 16 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm
• Experience with all facets of Cost Management including Controller, Labor Cost Management, Material Cost Management, Earned Value Management with external government reporting, Schedule Management and financial forecasting
• Experience with proposal process and preparation
• Experience with Deltek Cobra
• Experience with COGNOS
• Experience preparing and presenting complex financial analysis to management and external customers
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR)
• Subject matter expertise COGNOS
• Subject matter expertise Excel and developing tools
• Subject matter expertise SAP

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $136,300.00 - $204,500.00

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.