Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. PrincipalProgram Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst to join our team of diverse professionals.  The preferred location for this role is in Northridge, CA. 

Responsibilities: 

• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system 

• Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines 

• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis 

• Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled 

• Reviews schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks 

• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintainingaccurate records of expenditures, preparation of expenditure projections, and submittingtimely requests for additional funding to the government 

• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order tomaintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines 

• Preparation and presentation of financial and earned value data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts 

• Preparation and presentation of Estimate at Complete packages 

• Solicit, analyze and proactively challenge baseline and schedule inputs/updates as well as recommending workarounds to CAMs 

Job Qualifications: 

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Program Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst (Level 4): 

• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of following: 

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience 

• Master’s degree in a business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience 

• Experience in financial planning and reporting tools such as SAP and MPM or Cobra 

• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time) 

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Earned Value Management (EVM) experience 

• Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines 

• Experience collaborating with technical functions on a project/program 

• Experience with Precision or Cognos 

• Experience with SAP/BW reporting such as Analysis Office 

• Intermediate to advance knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, sumif, conditional formatting, etc.) 

• Defense Industry experience 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret 

• Strong analytical ability 

• The ability to identify issues and make recommendations to management for resolution or mitigation 

• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel