Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Senior Principal Program Control AnalystAt 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Program Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site daily in Melbourne, FL.Essential Functions:This Program Control Analyst position will, under general direction, interface with the program managers, functional management, and sometimes cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will have experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts. Tasks could include:Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduledAssessment and maintenance of objective performance criteriaMaintenance and justifications of estimates to completeSupport to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysisBudget baselineFunding analysisCost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reportsPreparation of government cost performance reports and preparationReview of performance measurement variance analysisDevelopment and analysis of estimates to completeThis Program Cost Control Analyst position will also participate in the standard EVMS rhythm.The analyst will be responsible for preparing month-end reportsReviewing EAC' changes; validating the incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselinesAssist analysts' supporting 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 reportingSupport monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as requiredThe ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities:Ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythmsDevelop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexityAnalyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniquesWork under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focusExert influence on peers and internal customersGood interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projectsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fieldsExperience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPointExperience with Business systems (SAP S4, Cobra) and using Cobra in a Government Earned Value Management rhythmExperience with Earned Value Management Systems, Financial forecastingExperience with EVMS or government cost reportingExperience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythmYour ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the companyPreferred Qualifications:Experience with the AOP (annual operating plan) and LRSP (long range strategic plan) processesUnderstanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FARCandidate has the ability to identify issues and problems across multiple contracts and make recommendations to management for resolution of mitigation