Project Estimator Day Shift

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TRAVEL: At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. An active secret clearance is required to start.

This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.

The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position will be responsible for leading and training other analysts if full level 1 Earned Value contracts.

Establishing Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
Assessing and maintaining of objective performance criteria – developing, maintaining, analyzing and justification of estimates to complete
Supporting internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis and budgeting baseline
Analyzing funding, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports - Preparing government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of Performance measurement variance analysis

Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Be responsible for supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes. Good leadership skills & the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential.

The successful analyst will possess the following traits and abilities: ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms; work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus; exert influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects.

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. Basic Qualifications Level 3:
Masters degree with 3 years experience or a Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm
Experience with EAC development and analysis
Active DOD Secret clearance and Special Program Access required to start

Masters degree with 6 years experience or a Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm
Experience with EAC development and analysis
Active DOD Secret clearance and Special Program Access required to start

Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience and aligned with local geography.

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.