Full-Time

Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Posted on 12/11/2024

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$63.8k - $95.8kAnnually

+ Bonus

Junior, Mid

Melbourne, FL, USA

50% in office/50% from home.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SAP Products
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields OR a Master’s Degree with entry level experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields
  • Microsoft Office experience, including MS Excel, will be needed for the role
  • Financial or accounting experience
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
  • Experience with SAP, Deltek Cobra/MPM
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) - Department of Defense (DoD) experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Aerospace, Space, or Defense industry experience on a production contract
Responsibilities
  • Setting up cost control system, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
  • Performing analyses and preparing reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters
  • Preparing budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assisting in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
  • Preparing program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
  • Monitoring funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and preparation of expenditure projections
  • Monthly material and subcontract financial forecasting
  • Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
  • Performing miscellaneous financial analysis including monthly financial reporting/forecasting and monthly EACs
  • Continually assessing and improving financial reporting processes to enhance efficiencies

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products and services include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as logistics and modernization solutions. Northrop Grumman differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive research and development efforts and a strong track record in securing long-term contracts, which provide a stable revenue stream. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously innovating and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in unmanned vehicles.
  • The U.S. DoD's budget rise for missile defense aligns with Northrop's interceptor production.
  • Digital transformation in defense is supported by Northrop's adoption of Planisware Enterprise.

What critics are saying

  • International competitors like BAE Systems are expanding in the U.S. defense market.
  • Supply chain issues may delay the B-21 Raider program, affecting contract deadlines.
  • Government demand for enhanced cybersecurity could raise operational costs for Northrop Grumman.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, like the Manta-Ray drone for the U.S. Navy.
  • The company integrates AI in C4ISR systems, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.
  • Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle targets the growing space-based defense systems market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

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