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Level 2 Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst Or Level 3 Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking either a Level 2 Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst or a Level 3 Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As part of a Sector level Homeroom team, the selected candidate will have the ability to help shape our programs' ability to meet challenging customer compliance requirements. Tasking will include guiding programs with interpretation and execution of Operations IPT Earned Value compliance, process and procedure guidance and training, and resolution of program execution issues across the NGAS suite of programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Production Operations and familiarity with Operations IPT Cost and Schedule disciplines. This position will be located on-site in Palmdale, CA and require a Secret Clearance to start.

Essential Functions:

• Identify and implement EVM process & procedure updates and improvements.
• Review, analysis and corrective action assessment on common cost / schedule management for Operations SOW and management
• Extensive experience with Production Operations including Touch Labor, MES, Standards and Shop floor activities/tools.
• Facilitate common approaches and tools across sector for Cost and Schedule management for Production IPT
• Facilitate and lead process improvement projects, implement improvement initiative, and develop mechanisms to audit improved processes.
• Assist in the identification and documentation of risks, issues, and opportunities relative to the Operations IPT
• Assesses program issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Serves as consultant to management for the organization on major matters pertaining Operations Cost Management

This requisition may be filled as a Level 2 Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst or a Level 3 Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst.

Basic Qualifications for the Level 2:

• Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience in the following areas: Business Management, Cost Management, Production Operations, Finance planning and analysis, and/or industry related fields
• MS Office experience including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to support onsite daily in Palmdale, CA
• Active DoD Secret clearance and special program access prior to start within a reasonable amount of time as deemed by the program

Basic Qualifications for the Level 3:

• Master's degree with 3 years' experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience in the following areas: Business Management, Cost Management, Production Operations, Finance planning and analysis, and/or industry related fields
• MS Office experience including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with EVMS (Earned Value Management)
• Ability to support onsite daily in Palmdale, CA
• Active DoD Secret clearance and special program access prior to start within a reasonable amount of time as deemed by the program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management)
• Advanced Excel including Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting
• 3 years' experience with SAP S4, and COBRA

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