Northrop Grumman Australia · 12 hours ago
Sentinel - Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst L2/3 (17651)
Northrop Grumman is a leading defense contractor that provides innovative solutions for critical challenges. They are seeking a Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst to support the Sentinel program by analyzing project performance through Earned Value Management principles and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Requires a bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; 1 year with a master's degree; or 6 years of related experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of a degree (Principal level requires 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a master's degree; or 9 years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree)
Requires experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Requires experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tool, Business Intelligence & Analytics tool, Project Management & Planning tool and/or Collaboration & Integration tools
Preferred
Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years)
1-2 years of experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or financial/program analysis (3+ years for Principal level)
Extensive experience supporting DoD contracts and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Strong knowledge of ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS guidelines and government reporting requirements
Experience with Deltek Cobra, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other EVM tools
Aerospace/Defense Industry experience
Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
Strong analytical abilities, effective management of competing priorities and deadlines, the capacity to multitask in fast-paced environments, and excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase