Cost Analyst Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of San Diego, CA. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll get to Do:

The Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will support the InSight Product Line Management (PLM) team within the Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division (NIC) under the Mission Systems Sector. This role will include involvement in projects such as Independent Research and Development (IRAD) and Capital Projects as well as direct Contract work across multiple Operating Units within the NIC Division. This role will report directly to the InSight PLM Business Manager.

The PCA will interface with the InSight PLM Program Director, Strategy & Capture Managers, Engineering Managers and Business Managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet Product Line requirements. They will track financial forecasts across annual operating plans (AOP) and long-range strategic plans (LRSP) including major Keyline metrics, such as Awards, Sales, Operating Margin and Cash. This will require familiarity of Financial Planning (Cognos) and related financial forecasting tools and concepts.

The PCA will also support IRAD, Capital and Non-Contractual Technical Activity (NCTA) budget development and tracking on a biweekly or monthly basis.

The PCA will support audits, proposals and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management and prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, Etc.).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience

• Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement

• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis

• Experience with COGNOS, SAP

• Experience with financial forecasting

• Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)

• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field

• Experience with ERP2

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baseline concepts and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.