{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"87645e4da3d7fdfd56805ec8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87645e4da3d7fdfd56805ec8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/87645e4da3d7fdfd56805ec8","title":"Program Cost Control Analyst","description":"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\nCLEARANCE TYPE: None\nTRAVEL: No\nDescription\nAt 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.\nIf 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 2 your role at Redondo Beach, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.\nReady to join forces with our visionary team?\nOur Program Cost Control Analyst will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with 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. This position will support intercompany programs and the site General Manager.\nThis position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.\nYour mission, should you choose to accept:\nSet up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system\nSupport audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support\nPerform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines\nPerform 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\nOther duties as assigned\nWhy you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.\nThis position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience\nWill consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree\nNo clearance required to start\nExperience with financial analysis or reporting\nExperience with MS Office Suite\nEarned Value Management (EVM) experience\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDegree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration\nDefense industry experience\nProgram Cost Control experience\nExperience with FAR/DFAR\nExperience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAP\nExperience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00\nThe 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.\nDepending 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.\nThe 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.\nNorthrop 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. 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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.\nIf 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 2 your role at Redondo Beach, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.\nReady to join forces with our visionary team?\nOur Program Cost Control Analyst will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with 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. 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You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.\nThis position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience\nWill consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree\nNo clearance required to start\nExperience with financial analysis or reporting\nExperience with MS Office Suite\nEarned Value Management (EVM) experience\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDegree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration\nDefense industry experience\nProgram Cost Control experience\nExperience with FAR/DFAR\nExperience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAP\nExperience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00\nThe 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.\nDepending 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.\nThe 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.\nNorthrop 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. 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