Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
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 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 is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (level 3) to join our Budgets, Rates, and Overhead Management group of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in El Segundo, CA.
Essential Functions:
This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with technical teams and Functional management to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet project requirements. The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with EAC development and analysis and with a monthly financial forecasting rhythm, and able to apply it to multiple projects and functions.
Responsibilities Include:
Supporting the project portfolios of NCTA setup and execution in COBRA
Compile and brief monthly financial presentations to functional leadership on financial performance
Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that NCTA projects are within budget and government cost control guidelines.
Be responsible for supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes.
Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using reporting tools.
This is a fast paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. The successful analyst will possess the following traits and abilities: ability to use financial systems; provide strategic guidance as required; develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity; analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in the following areas: business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields OR a Master's degree with 3 years stated experience
Experience with MPM and/or Cobra
Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work on site daily in El Segundo, CA
Preferred Qualifications:
Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience
Experience with SAP/S4