Program Cost Control Analyst Level 3 or Level 4
This position is located in Magna UT. This individual will interface closely with other Program Control Analysts, Control Account Managers (CAMs) as well as other management and Business / Finance to provide financial support and analysis. This position can be filled at either Level 3 or 4.
Role and Impact :
- Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Internal EVM reporting.
- Set up and maintain cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
- Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
- Support the Control Account Managers (CAMs) in the Variance Analysis Reporting (VAR) process.
- Lead the Baseline Change Control process by working with CAMs, Schedulers and other staff to document and implement change requests into the cost management system (Cobra).
- Work with Control Account Managers to prepare budgets and schedules and forecasts for contract work and perform and / or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
- Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
- Perform monthly, quarterly and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs).
- Set up, prepare and follow up with all required financial reports.
- Effectively communicate with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables.
- Participate in knowledge transfer and best practices sharing with peers.
- Assist in preparing for internal and external audits.
- Establish a budget / EAC, analyze capital expenditure and prepare reports for programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications :
Level 3 : Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant Business Management / Finance related professional experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant Business Management / Finance professional experience.Level 4 : Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant Business Management / Finance related professional experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant Business Management / Finance related professional experience.Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.Experience in cost management, finance management, or pricing & estimating.Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines.Experience with financial analysis and / or reporting.Earned Value Management System (EVM) experience.Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.Strong analytical ability.Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance. US citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications :
EVM experience related to DCAA and DCMA compliance.Experience with cost management software including Deltek Cobra.Experience with scheduling software including Oracle Primavera P6 and / or Microsoft Project.Experience with materials planning and management software including Deltek Costpoint and / or SAP.Aerospace / Defense Industry experience.The 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.
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.