Staff Program Cost and Schedule 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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Staff Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 5), located in Redondo Beach, CA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The Staff Principal Program Cost Control Analyst will report to the Manager of Project Controls and will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Corporation Space Systems programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Set up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration Perform analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines Prepare and maintain spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain cost and schedule baselines Financial CDRL deliverables Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) with EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines. Operates in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail Basic Qualifications Level 5: Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant, professional experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant, professional. At least 4 years of working experience with EVMS. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency of the following systems or software: COBRA or similar project management software, COGNOS (SPFP - Planning Analytics), SAP Management Project Systems Module and Business Warehouse (BW) Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance