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Northrop Grumman

Material Cost Management Analyst - Level 3

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A Materials Analyst evaluates material needs and material costs for production and logistics processes of a company. May work closely with Inventory Analyst to analyze the inventory ordering process. Uses statistical models to predict material requirements and costs.

$95,005 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Material Cost Management Analyst
  • Level 3 Northrop Grumman
  • 4.0 Redondo Beach, CA Job Details $94,200
  • $141,200 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Accounting and finance experience Productivity software Manufacturing company experience Project stakeholder communication Data analysis software Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE
SCI TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. 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 Analyst
  • Level 3 ( Material Cost Management Analyst
  • Level 3 ), you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security.
Ready to join forces with our visionary team? This individual will prepare and manage hardware focused budgets that are integrated into program schedules for contract work scope. This position is located in our Redondo Beach CA facility. In this job, you will: Work closely with control account managers (CAMs) to coordinate work package business actions including developing variance analysis report (VAR) narrative and forward plan. Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including labor headcount actuals versus plan, manage the performance measurement baseline (PMB), prepare change requests (CRs), develop and maintain quantifiable backup data percent complete for budgeted cost of work performed (BCWP), develop risk and opportunity analysis/assessment, create visibility reports, perform analysis and documentation for estimates to complete (ETC). Perform analysis utilizing S/4 ERP views, reports and PACE Software. Integrate with the program team to assist in the reconciliation of data facilitating an avenue for recommendations to program management/teams to include corrective actions and process improvements. Apply knowledge of the DCMA data driven Earned Value Management Systems compliance process and current policy. Support internal and external audits and reviews requested by programs / Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), customers as required. If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • OR•Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Experience with accounting, financial analysis or reporting. Understanding of materials and/or manufacturing in a government contracting setting. Experience with MS Office Suite. Especially Excel. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS). Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with program team, stakeholders, and various customers. Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration. Defense industry experience. Working knowledge and practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM) and industry standards EIA 748 guidelines. Program Cost Control experience. Experience with S/4 ERP Grouping Pegging Distribution (GPD). Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Experience with
FAR/DFAR.
Proficiency of the following systems or software: Deltek COBRA or similar project management software, Microsoft Project, S/4 ERP, Analysis Office.
DCMA EVMS
audit experience. Experience in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Logistics, Subcontracting, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Production. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?
Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Primary Level Salary Range:
$94,200.00
  • $141,200.
00 The 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. Depending 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. The 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. Northrop 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.