Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst- level 2 or 3- Finance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking an Program/ Cost Scheduling Control Analyst/Principal Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst– Finance (level 2/3) for our Elkton, Maryland location. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. As a Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst/ Principal Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting our strategic and space related business programs. This position will work very closely with Northrop Grumman program management, operational leaders, and internal and external customers. Responsible for the preparation of budgets and schedules for contract work and financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Performs data gathering and analysis to ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, preparation of expenditure projections, and submittal of timely requests for additional funding to the government. Aides in incorporating contractual changes into control systems to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines. Setting up cost control systems, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system. Preparing budgets for contract work and performing and/or assisting in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Preparing and analyzing financial reports and communicate recommendations to management in a clear, organized summary. Working with the program team to integrate project cost with scheduled activity. Providing monthly / quarterly reporting and analysis to support business processes. Assist in planning and forecasting program financial performance. Serving as a resource to management in understanding results by reporting and investigating variances. Preparing and tracking key performance metrics to direct management Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Basic Requirements Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2): Must have 9 or more years of finance experience in lieu of degree. Will also consider a Bachelor's degree in related field and 5 years of experience; or Master' degree in related field with 3 years of experience. Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet applications and data bases (e.g. MS Excel, and MS Power Point). Basic Requirements Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3): Must have 9 or more years of finance experience in lieu of degree. Will also consider a Bachelor's degree in related field and 5 years of experience; or Master' degree in related field with 3 years of experience. Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet applications and data bases (e.g. MS Excel, and MS Power Point). Prior team participation experience (professional/community/extracurricular) Government security clearance (U.Aerospace and/or DoD intern/working experience Prior Experience with Deltek financial applications (CostPoint, Cobra, OpenPlan, PM Compass). 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. 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. 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.