Sentinel - Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (17419)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire aSr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

Roles and Responsibilities

A highly skilled Senior Earned Value Management (EVM) Analyst to supports SDS programs by using EVM principles to analyze, track, and report on project performance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company procedures.

EVM Analysis and Reporting:

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to project costs, schedules, and performance.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive EVM reports to stakeholders, including variance analysis and forecasts.
• Identifies potential cost and schedule risks, issues, and recommends corrective actions.

Compliance and Best Practices:

• Ensures compliance with industry standards (e.g., ANSI/EIA-748, EVMS) and company procedures.
• Maintains the integrity of the EVMS and ensures its proper implementation.
• Provides guidance and training to project teams on EVM principles and best practices.

Budget and Financial Planning:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of programmatic budgets and financial plans.
• Participates in financial auditing and assessment of completed projects.
• Collaborates with program management, business management, scheduling, and technical teams.
• Extensive experience in subcontractor compliance with EVM requirements which includes the integration of subcontract data into the prime contractor's EVMS and analyzes performance metrics to identify and address potential issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field with 8 years of related experience; 6 years with a master's degree; or 12 years of related experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of a degree

• Requires 6 years of experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or financial/program analysis

• Requires experience supporting DoD contracts and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

• ​Requires experience with ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS guidelines and government reporting requirements

• Requires experience with Deltek Cobra, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other EVM tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years)
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
• 3 or more years' experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) Principals and applying Earned Value Techniques in an Aerospace & Defense environment
• Experience with EVMS Software (i.e., SAP, SAP BW, Deltek Cobra, Open Plan, MPM, Acumen One IWO, Primavera P6)
• Experience supporting contracts with EVMS requirements
• Experience managing and analyzing project costs using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel(including  Pivot tables, Vlook Up, VBA and Macros)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.