Principal Cost Analyst (Multiple Locations)

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense contractor in Virginia seeks a Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 to manage cost controls on critical projects. This role requires an active Department of Defense Top-Secret Clearance and experience in financial analysis. Candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field are preferred. The position offers a salary range of $78,700 to $136,800, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years with a Master's degree.
• Active DOD Top-Secret Clearance or SCI clearance required.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control system, monitor costs and schedules.
• Support audits and reviews.
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks.

Skills

Financial analysis

MS Office Suite

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

Tools

Costpoint

Cobra

Primavera

SAP

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

About the Role

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 3 (Principal) you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

Northrop Grumman\'s Space Sector has many opportunities on the horizon for Principal Program Cost Control Analysts in multiple locations on the East, Central and West Coast markets who possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Clearance or Special Compartmented Information Access.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete
• Other duties as assigned

Why You

You\'re the candidate we\'re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of stated professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of stated professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of stated experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Requires an active Department of Defense (DOD) Top-Secret Clearance and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration
• Defense industry experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Military Leadership Experience
• Program Cost Control experience
• Experience with FAR/DFAR
• Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAP
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top-Secret, etc.)

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: The pay range for this role varies depending on geographic location.

About Business Management: Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $136,800.00

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.