Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We're looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. This position may be staffed as a hybrid role from the Rolling Meadows, IL area. This position offers the 9/80 work schedule.

The Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will support the Survivability Development Programs Operating Unit (OU) and assist in OU financial planning deliverables. The PCA will report to the Business Manager of Multi-Service Development customers with key focus on Army & Air Force contracts.

The PCA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. They will prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.

The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. This will include performing Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, development, and analysis of estimates to complete.

The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.

The PCA will support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management, support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity, and prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, Etc.)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience
• Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
• Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, 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!