Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · San Diego, CA +1 · Business Management Mult-Func

This role is for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman, supporting the Material Cost Management organization. The primary responsibilities involve implementing and managing Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs), ensuring compliance with DOD EVMS guidelines. The analyst will prepare month-end reports, develop and review Estimates at Completion (EACs), and manage cost and schedule baselines for major subcontracts and general procurement. The role requires experience with EVMS, financial systems (SAP/Cobra), and strong analytical and communication skills.

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 related experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, financial analysis, or similar field or a Master’s Degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, financial analysis or similar field
  • demonstrated working knowledge of EVMS with ERP subcontract experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)

Nice to have

  • Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience
  • Experience with Group Pegging and Distribution (GPD)
  • Material Cost Management experience

What the JD emphasized

  • EVMS
  • Earned Value Management