Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (level 2 or level 3)

SSSD has an opening for a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (level 2 or 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California. The Program Cost Control Analyst (level 2 or 3) 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. This position requires the incumbent to possess a Department of Defense (DoD) active Top Secret (TS) security clearance and/or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) at the time of application. 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 in order 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 in order to maintain cost and schedule baselines. 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 in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.