Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Melbourne, FL +1 · Business Management Mult-Func

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to support the Material Cost Management organization. The role involves implementing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with DOD EVMS guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing month-end reports, developing and reviewing Estimates at Completion (EACs), incorporating changes into the EVMS system, and assisting CAMs with EVMS activities such as WBS alignment, time phasing, performance measurement, and variance analysis. The analyst will also support cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures/opportunities, and develop recovery plans. Experience with EVMS and ERP subcontract experience is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Business Systems like SAP/Cobra. A Secret Clearance is also required.

What you'd actually do

  1. This position will provide assistance and guidance to support the implementation of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), while ensuring compliance to DOD EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System.
  2. The analyst will be responsible for preparing month-end reports; developing and reviewing EAC's; incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines.
  3. The analyst will assist CAMs for EVMS activities including: WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting.
  4. Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.
  5. Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, goods movement, supply chain or related OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, goods movement, supply chain or related (Level 3)
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, goods movement, supply chain or related OR a Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, goods movement, supply chain or related (Level 4)
  • Experience in leading a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)
  • Working Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) with ERP subcontract experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Nice to have

  • Financial forecasting
  • material accounting experience
  • Experience with Group Pegging and Distribution (GPD)

What the JD emphasized

  • Earned Value Management (EVM) with ERP subcontract experience