Mgr Program Control 2
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job 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 Aerospace System is seeking a Manager
Program Control 2 to lead a multi-program, multi-sector team of
Earned Value Compliance Analysts responsible for providing process
and procedure guidance, training, and compliance analysis to all
NGAS east coast programs. The selected candidate should have a
strong background in Planning, Program Control, and Earned Value
Management activities and requirements. The selected candidate must
be able to work across multiple functions, providing procedural and
compliance guidance to Cost and Schedule Management, Program
Management, Business Management, Contracts, and Engineering
functions. Skill in dealing with external customers, including the
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), the Defense Contract
Audit Agency (DCAA), and multiple Depart of Defense (DoD)
Contracting agencies is necessary.The candidate will be responsible
to manage independent analysis of all Earned Value compliance
aspects of NGAS East Coast Programs and ensure they adhere to all
aspects of EIA-748 guidelines and the Northrop Grumman Earned Value
Management System Description. He or she will serve as a focal
point with DCMA, DCAA, D&T and Corporate Audit.In addition,
this position will ensure his team is able to:
- Provide programs with Subject Matter Expert support in matters
of Earned Value Compliance in an environment of Teaming,
Partnership, and Comradery
- Support and provide best practice participation in new program
start ups
- Maintain, review, and update Earned Value and Cost Management
procedures and System Description
- Provide training of Cost / Schedule Management, Program
Management, and Control Account Manager (CAM) personnel on Earned
Value Management requirements, both internal and external to the
company
- Update, maintain and provide Common Corporate CAM Proficiency
Training
- Lead team in Northrop Grumman Self-Governance compliance and
Government Agency Surveillance activities
- Provide best practice Program Integrated Baseline Review
Preparation and Support
- Lead, Train, and Participate in Supplier Surveillance
activities
- Review, analyze and provide corrective action assessment on
common cost / schedule management data artifacts including IPMR,
IMPDAR, CFSR, Estimate At Completion (EAC), Variance Analysis
Reports (VAR), reconciliation logs, etc
- Provide monthly review of DCMA Earned Value Compliance Metrics
(DECM) for independent analysis of program risk areas and reporting
of issues to senior management
- Serve as the EVM focal point between technical, cost, schedule,
and program management teams
- Build partnerships to support execution while maintaining
compliant EVM implementation in accordance with EIA-748 and
corporate command media
- Prepare analysis in support of monthly NGAS Sector
cost/schedule metrics reviews
- Facilitate Variance Analysis Report (VAR) and Estimate at
Complete (EAC) development and approval
- Provide guidance, oversight, and approval of program baseline
implementation and changes
- Support Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
reviews/audits
- Develop and deliver Program Execution, EVM, Agile, and Best
Practice training to build a shared understanding and increased
capability of compliance and best practices in order to support
program execution
- These positions are performed out of Melbourne, FL
- Requires a strong background in Earned Value Management
principles, practical knowledge of EIA-748 standards, experience
with Customer, Internal, and DCMA Earned Value surveillance
activities
- Knowledge of common cost management tools such as MPM and / or
COBRA
- Basic knowledge of common scheduling tools such as MS Project,
Primavera, or Open PlanWe offer flexible work arrangements,
phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of
projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment!
We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented
people to help us grow our services and become even better at what
we do.Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the
member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities
to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be
recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all
employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?At Northrop
Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the
next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country.
Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to
cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family
environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also
offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great
401K matching program.Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience in finance,
scheduling, and/or cost, or a Master's degree with 7 years of
experience.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance, investigated within the last 5
years, with the ability to be upgraded to a Special Access
Program
- Proficient understanding of EVM, SAP, MPM, wInsight, or similar
systems
- Proficient understanding of scheduling processes and terms, and
Microsoft Project or equivalent
- Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPointPreferred
Qualifications:
- Masters degree
- Familiarity with NGAS Cost and Schedule Management processes
and tools
- Experience interfacing with government audit agencies such as
DCMA and DCAA
- Requires a strong background in Earned Value Management
principles, practical knowledge of EIA-748 standards, experience
with Customer, Internal, and DCMA Earned Value surveillance
activities
- Knowledge of common cost management tools such as MPM and / or
COBRA
- Basic knowledge of common scheduling tools such as MS Project,
Primavera, or Open Plan Salary Range: $112,700 USD - $169,100 USD
Employees may be eligible for 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
health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on
their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be
required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved
disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future
court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed
federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop
Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.
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