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Principal Program Cost Control Analyst
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A Cost Accountant analyzes the cost of company products or services, determines factors affecting costs, and makes recommendations for managing costs. Analyzes financial processes within a company or organization and develops internal cost reporting and accounting systems.
$97,874 / year median in Maryland
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Principal Program Cost Control Analyst
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
We're looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of our Linthicum, MD area offices. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.
What You'll Get to Do This requisition represents multiple existing opportunities within our Mission Systems Sector Business Management organization. The Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will provide program planning and financial control support within one of the following three sector divisions:
The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. This will include performing perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, and analysis of estimates to complete.
The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
The PCA will support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management, support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity, and prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, Etc.)The PCA will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff. Basic Qualifications
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
NoCLEARANCE TYPE:
SecretTRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
We're looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of our Linthicum, MD area offices. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.
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If you hold a SECRET CLEARANCE or higher, you should apply to:R10242149
Principal Program Cost Control Analyst.What You'll Get to Do This requisition represents multiple existing opportunities within our Mission Systems Sector Business Management organization. The Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will provide program planning and financial control support within one of the following three sector divisions:
- Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division
- Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division
- Navigation, Intelligence Connectivity (NIS) DivisionThe PCA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.
The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. This will include performing perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, and analysis of estimates to complete.
The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
The PCA will support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management, support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity, and prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, Etc.)The PCA will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff. Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related professional experience
- OR•a Masters degree with 3 years of related professional experience • Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis • Strong PC skills•specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting) • Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field
- Experience with Earned Value Management
- Experience with
COBRA, COGNOS, SAP
- Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$89,900.00- $134,900.