Program Cost Control Analyst 2 or 3 - Finance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Cost Control Analyst - Finance – Level 2 or Level 3 your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.Ready to join forces with our visionary team? Our Program Cost Control Analyst will support the financial planning and reporting for the Space Superiority division, and will report to the Manager of Strategic Space and Homeland Defense, Business Management.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Your Role and Impact:Monitor and control costs while critically analyzing actuals and forecast against planPerform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelinesPerform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete.Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate financial program status and analysis.Achieve on-time deliverables supporting the business cadence with a heavy emphasis on earned value requirements and data analysis.Translate cost inputs into a financial forecast that incorporates sound judgement and top line adjustments to provide accurate assessments for the AOP and future planning.Support EAC integration with program business areas to ensure month to month alignment.Complete data quality checks and reconciliation to ensure validity of dataOther duties as assignedWhy you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.Basic Qualifications for Level 2:Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearanceExperience with financial analysis or reportingExperience with MS Office SuiteBasic Qualifications for Level 3:Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearanceExperience with financial analysis or reportingExperience with MS Office Suite Preferred Qualifications: Active Secret clearance at time of applicationNGFP / Planning & Analytics Experience (Internal)Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business AdministrationMonthly Forecast Update ExperienceDefense industry experienceEarned Value Management (EVM) experienceExperience with FAR/DFARExperience with Costpoint, Cobra or SAPCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-Virginia-DullesType: Full time