Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 2 (Material Cost Management Analyst – Level 2), you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

This individual will focus on cost management for manufacturing labor and/or material for a restricted program. This position is located in our Redondo Beach CA facility.

In this job, you will

• Work closely with fellow Program Cost Analysts (PCAs), Scheduling, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to perform business rhythm cycle of operational activities.
• Performed Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including labor headcount actuals versus plan, manage the performance measurement baseline (PMB), prepare change requests (CRs), develop and maintain quantifiable backup data percent complete for budgeted cost of work performed (BCWP), create visibility reports, perform analysis and documentation for estimates at complete (ETC).
• Perform analysis utilizing S/4 ERP views, visibility dashboards and PACE Software.
• Support meetings and reviews by Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 1+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with accounting, financial analysis or reporting.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with program team, stakeholders, and various customers.
• Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Defense industry experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) and industry standards EIA 748 guidelines.
• Program Cost Control experience.
• Experience with S/4 ERP Grouping Pegging Distribution (GPD).
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Proficiency of the following systems or software: Deltek COBRA (or similar), Microsoft Project, S/4 ERP, Analysis Office, PACE.
• Experience in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Logistics, Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing.

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Primary Level Salary Range

$75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.

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. 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.