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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in either Goleta, CA or Oxnard, CA and support the Payload and Ground Systems division. This position will be onsite and can be hired at either a Level 2 or Principal Level 3.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Participating in the preparation of budgets and schedules for contract work and participating in the control of costs and schedules through cost schedule control systemPreparing internal and external customer reportsAssisting Managers in achieving objectives by compiling and reviewing budgets for Programs and Organizations using actual performance, previous budget figures and related workload forecasts (affordability), indirect expense analysis and other data sources for proper financial administrationPerforming quarterly Estimate-At-Completion (EAC) with program cost control managers and Functional ManagersCompiling quarterly EAC packages for management reviewParticipate in Integrated Program Management (IPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM). Maintain resources and logic within the resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Provide responses to external, internal, and Government auditorsStrategic planning and monthly OPS forecast preparation of Sales, Operating Margin, Cash, and Awards this includes generating working capital/cash forecast including cost type and PBP billing and collectionsWeekly tracking and reporting to program management and customersPreparing and submit reports to various levels of governance including internal management, customers, and government oversight agenciesUpdating and maintaining CSR system monthly which is used for recognition of profitUpdating and maintaining program staffing plans and program direct base worksheets for accountingSupporting proposal efforts for both customer RFP and internal activitiesPreparing proposal estimates that are complete and accurate with necessary justification on tasksEnsuring proposal methodologies and prepared assumptions used to derive the estimates are adequateContract close-out with final or interim rates, calculation of fee, analysis of cost outside of POP, and responding to audit questions from customersBasic Qualifications for a Level 2:
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree with 1+ year of related experienceBasic Qualifications for a Principal Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree with 4+ years of related experienceEarned Value Management System (EVMS) experienceAdditional Basic Qualifications for both levels:
An additional 4 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of degreeExperience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlinesExperience with financial analysis and/or reportingStrong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS ExcelStrong analytical abilityUS CitizenPreferred Qualifications for both levels:
Program Cost Analyst experienceExperience with CostPoint, Primavera, or CobraExperience in DoD setting with understanding of government Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, and DFARsExperience with program planning or program schedulingExperience with GAAP, as well as, Government Financial accounting practicesSalary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00Salary Range 2: $88,700.00 - $133,100.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.