Program Cost and Schedule Control Finance Analyst - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
## 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.

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 and Schedule Control Finance Analyst - Level 4 , your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? The Analyst 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.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position requires you to be onsite at our Dulles location for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Leading financial management on the program, including forecasting, planning, estimate-at-complete (EAC) maintenance, program control/Earned Value Management (EVMS), and ad hoc analyses and reporting.

- Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
- Performing analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs)
- Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support.
- Effectively communicating with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience
- Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences
- Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
- Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines
- Strong PC skills and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel

- Strong analytical ability
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite

Preferred Qualifications:

- Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration

- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

- Defense industry experience
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
- Program Cost Control experience
- Experience with Costpoint or SAP
- Experience with Deltek Cobra Reporting Tool

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.