Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Program Control Analyst (14

Principal / Sr Principal Program Cost Analyst

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Program Cost Analyst. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do :

This Program Control Analyst position will, under general direction, interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will have experience 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). Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks include 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. This is a fast-paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following :

Support the development of budget baselines and maintain cost / schedule integration.

Support preparation of budgets, schedules, and ETC / EAC; perform and / or assist in financial performance analyses and visibility reporting.

Assist in the preparation and submittal of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR.

Support variance analysis reports.

Facilitate and support program monthly rhythm process, incorporate baseline changes into EVM system while utilizing Cobra, SAP, and MS Excel / PowerPoint.

Position Benefits :

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including :

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work / Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9 / 80. The 9 / 80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications :

You'll Bring These Qualifications :

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal level or level Sr Principal level.

Principal Program Control Analyst : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related and 5 years of related experience in financial analysis or Master's Degree with 3 years related experience in financial analysis, or PhD with 1 year of related experience in financial analysis, or 9 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Sr Principal Program Control Analyst : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related and 8 years of related experience in financial analysis or Master's Degree with 6 years related experience in financial analysis, or PhD with 4 years of related experience in financial analysis, or 12 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Required for Both Levels :

Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.

3+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.

Aerospace / Defense Industry experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have :

Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling