Principal 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) responsible for financial planning and analysis. This position will be located on-site daily in Melbourne, FL. The Program is a fast paced, dynamic, and complex environment that requires a candidate to possess self-initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics. Candidate will have the following, but not limited to, responsibilities: · Conducting financial analysis of traditional financial metrics (Awards, Acquisitions, Sales, Operating Margin, ROS%, Cash) · Profitability/Financial EAC analysis · Interfacing with program finance and program office for monthly financial forecasts, issues, concerns, and status · Cross-functional coordination with multiple organizations · Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports and tools to support variance/trend analysis, and change control management · Ability to plan and navigate in NGFP · Fostering an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at multiple levels Basic Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of stated experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years of stated experience in the following areas: Business, cost management, finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, program control, and/or similar industry related fields · Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint •Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. Preferred Qualifications: · Ability to work in NGFP (Northrop Grumman financial planning), and MS Project · Ability to run S4 BW (OLAP) Queries · Experience with Excel Macros, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and Slicer tools · Candidate must gain and have an understanding of, and adherence to, company policies, procedures and internal controls.