Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (SkillBridge)

Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
Category Finance
Job Description
Role Overview

The Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will support the Navigation, Intelligence, & Connectivity Division by partnering with key program stakeholders to create and analyze reports, work on invoicing opportunities, and assist with monthly/quarterly tasks such as EACs, IPRS, and Financial Forecasts. The PCA will interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers, and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.

What You Will Do

The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. They will also monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system, perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks, and support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team and gain valuable civilian work experience during the last 6 months of service. The PCA will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path, and will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week.

Requirements

  • Associates degree with 7 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related professional experience
  • Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience
  • 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement
  • Experience with Earned Value Management
  • Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
  • Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
  • Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret level clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Annual bonuses
  • Long Term Incentives
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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