We're looking for you to join our team as a Staff Program Cost Control Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is onsite and offers the 9/80 schedule.
What You'll Get to Do
The Staff Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will support/lead program financial controls within the Combat Sensors Business Unit reporting directly to the Director of the OU. Combat Sensors BU is within the AMS division supporting F-16 radar platforms to include SABR as well as legacy platforms. In additional, the BU has emerging restricted platforms.
The PCA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. The PCA will prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled, and perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. They will prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. This will include performing Integrated Baselined Reviews (IBR) as well as Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, analysis of estimates to complete, and EVM Customer reporting.
The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
The PCA will support internal and external audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management, support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity, and prepare financial inputs to internal and external reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, Etc.)
Overall, the PCA is responsible to provide guidance on policies and procedures, and participate in knowledge transfer and best practices sharing with peers in the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 10 years of related professional experience
* Will consider 16 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
* Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts.
* Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
* Experience preparing and presenting complex financial analysis to management and external customers
* Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
* Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
* US Citizenship is required
* A current/active DoD secret clearance is required for this position
Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field
* Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP
* Experience in DoD setting with understanding of government Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, & DFARs
* EVM Customer Reporting experience
* Experience with program planning and scheduling
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Salary Range: $134,900 - $202,300
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.