Finance Estimator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a

Program Control Analyst (Level 2)

on site daily in Redondo Beach, CA.

This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.
Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills
Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus;
Exert some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group.

perform and/or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting; support variance analysis reports; facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process, incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Microframe Project Manager (MPM), SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), wInsight, MS Excel/Project/Powerpoint.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience in financial analysis, business management, education, communications or industry related fields OR Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to work on site daily in Redondo Beach, CA

Understanding of Business Systems (SAP/Cobra)
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. 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.