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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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking an Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst for our Elkton, Maryland location.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Job Summary:

As a Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst/ Principal Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting our strategic and space related business programs. This position will work very closely with Northrop Grumman program management, operational leaders, and internal and external customers.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

Develop from inception, maintain and deliver a monthly integrated master plan and schedule (IMP/IMS) through completion to meet project IMS objectives
Integrate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), statement of Work (SOW), Teams, Deliverables, and resources into the Master Schedule in an efficient and timely manner
Support Material Program Manager and Supply Chain in the management of program supplier base through the IMS and provide daily monitoring and status to the PM for critical path tasks daily
Input EVMS requirements and reports to financial control as required.
Support the preparation of monthly operational review packages
Working with the program team to integrate project cost with scheduled activity.
Providing monthly / quarterly reporting and analysis to support business processes.
Assist in planning and forecasting program schedule and cost performance. Prepare future strategic plans.
Serving as a resource to management in understanding results by reporting and investigating variances.
Analyzing business processes and making recommendations to improve process efficiency and support continuous improvement.
Identifying potential profit impacts to programs, and making recommendations for mitigation and improving profit margin
Preparing and tracking key performance metrics to direct management

Basic Requirements Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst:

This position emphasized skills and experience. Must have 9 or more years of scheduling experience in lieu of degree. Will also consider a Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5 years of experience; or Master' degree in related field with 3 years of experience.
Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet applications and databases (e.g. MS Office applications).
Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships with others.
Possess excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills.
Independent self-starter and proactive contributor. Seeks to continually improve business processes and add value.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines. Organize deliverables in a clean and presentable format.
Must be able to work onsite in Elkton, MD

Preferred Requirements:

Prior team participation experience (professional/community/extracurricular)
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups
Aerospace and/or DoD intern/working experience
Knowledge of Earned value management systems (EVMS)
Experience executing programs with contractual EVMS requirements.
Prior Experience with Deltek applications (CostPoint, Cobra, OpenPlan, PM Compass).
Experience with business intelligence platforms and tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.

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