Program Material Cost Control Analyst

Program Cost And Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2)

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Program Cost And Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) to support the Material Cost Management organization. This position will be on-site daily in Roy, UT.

This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide material financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. The candidate will contribute valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for Material Control Accounts.

Responsibilities will include :

This position will provide assistance and guidance to support the implementation of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Material Control Account Managers (CAMs), while ensuring compliance to DOD EVMS guidelines and the Air Dominance Division EVM System.

This position is a fast paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities : thorough understanding and experience in use of EVMS and financial reporting as a hands-on expert for financial systems and analysis; understand and communicate unique problems and recommend potential business / process solutions; plan / schedule own activities to accomplish objectives with work reviewed upon completion for adequacy; exert influence on peers, internal customers, and others to support organizational goals while prioritizing activities to effectively complete them; leadership / team skills in completing interactive assignments, lead small teams and clearly communicate thoughts and objectives.

This Program Cost Control Analyst will focus in EVMS support for Major Subcontracts and General Procurement (GP). The analyst will be responsible for preparing month-end reports; developing and reviewing EAC's; incorporation of changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain Major Subcontract / GP cost and schedule baselines. The analyst will assist CAMs for EVMS activities including : WBS alignment, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting. Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.

Essential functions :

• Detailed management and tracking of material plans, performance, and fulfillment through an understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and GPD (General Procurement Distribution) systems
• Develop and review material EACs
• Ensure alignment with purchase orders for Major Subs and IWOs
• Assist CAMs for EVMS activities including : WBS alignment, time phasing of the purchases, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting
• Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and / or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Conduct analysis on material data and set up meetings with control account managers to review data
• Provide support to Integrated Product Teams and Cost Management Managers
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and Suppliers

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