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.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a dynamic, energetic individual for the position of Material Analyst Level 4 to join our growing team of diverse professionals on the IBCS NAREW Program. This individual will serve as the Cost Account Management (CAM) Lead and will support the day-to-day activities to budge, plan, and report on a Material budgets for the production delivery of Major End Items.
The Program Cost Schedule Production & Material Analyst will report to the Global Supply Chain Organization will be responsible for supporting Northrop Grumman Poland IAMD Modernization Business Area in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements and program implementation of Production Materials and Subcontracts.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Perform Control Account Management (CAM) duties providing monthly Earned Value Management cost/schedule data for the IBCS program
Responsible for manufacturing support on programs in compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements
Cost Performance Reporting requirements utilizing the Micro frame Project Manager (MPM) tool
Reporting variance analysis and preparing cost reviews
Generate weekly material reports
Develop EAC Analysis for Material and Production of the Major End Items (MEI)
Utilize SAP Material Resource Planning (MRP), transaction codes, data field elements and material business management processes to complete earned value reporting
Support Integrated Product Teams on the MEIs
Set up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on Contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
Maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance including cost/schedule integration
Perform analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
Prepare and maintain spend plans; develop and review Estimates at Complete (EACs); incorporate changes into the EVMS system in order to maintain cost and schedule baselines
Lead EVMS activities including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and alignment; time-phasing of tasks; developing and documenting earned value methodologies; performance measurement; estimate to complete analysis and updates and variance analysis research and reporting
Create financial charts in support of program management and program reviews; identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required
Responsible for actuals reconciliation, budget change requests and ensuring proper accounting.
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
Basic Qualifications:
This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of profession al related experience. Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of related professional experience.
Working experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Cost Account Management monthly reporting
Use of Deltek Cobra or MPM
Proficiency with SAP or Similar Material Resource Planning tool
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint (i.e. working with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting)
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Certifications in Earned Value Management or Project Management a plus
Proficiency of the following systems or software: Micro-Frame Program Manager (MPM) or similar project management
Software, w/Insight, SAP Management Project Systems Module and Business Warehouse (BW)
Experience in the following disciplines include and are not limited to Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Purchasing, Subcontracting, Supply Chain Management and Production
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