Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

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 Control - Level 4 (Senior Principal), 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? Our Program Cost Control Analyst will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting and variance analysis. You will also work to ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation for expenditure projections and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept: Serves as the Lead for Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Management System (Cobra); Interface with Cost Account Managers and provides monthly cost/schedule data for the program. Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system Support financial management on the program, including forecasting, planning, estimate-at-complete (EAC) maintenance, and program control/Earned Value Management (EVMS). Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support Perform analysis and prepare reports in order 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 Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Estimates at Complete (EACs) Effectively communicating with leadership and customers regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables Other duties as assigned Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the unthinkable alongside like-minded innovators. Your Expertise - Required 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 Experience with financial analysis or reporting Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis. Demonstrated working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and customer reporting Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines Experience with Deltek Cobra Reporting Tool Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access What Sets You Apart: Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration Defense industry experience Earned Value Management (EVM) experience Program Cost Control experience Experience with FAR/DFAR Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAP About Tactical Space Systems: Leading designer, producer and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. The premier source for mission-enabling, space-qualified deployable booms, masts and backing structures. About Business Management: Lead pivotal financial strategies, shaping the success of our operations with your expertise. Make an impact where it counts!