Southern California is known for its options. It is one of the few places where you can surf in the ocean, ski in the snow and play golf in the desert all in the same day. There are beaches, mountains, deserts, cities, suburbs and every type of locale in between. The Southern California region provides world-class cuisine for all types of foodies and boasts a great art scene. There are museums, pop-up art installations and symphonies. Employees can revel in rock history on the Sunset Strip and there are plenty of opportunities for potential celebrity sightings throughout the home of the entertainment industry. If you like sports, you are covered with professional baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer teams. Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) sector is seeking an Sr. Principal Earned Value Management Analyst (EVM) to support the Stand-in Attack Weapon ( SiAW) program within our NG Business Management organization on site in Northridge, CA.

As a EVM Analyst, they will collaborate within a team setting and operate under general guidance while supporting the Program Management Office (PMO) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) in planning, implementing, and monitoring Earned Value Management Systems processes. They will analyze data, create financial reports, address issues, report on program finances, and provide recommendations to the program management office, customers, and internal senior leadership. Acting as the liaison between program finance and the program office, the EVM Analyst will handle financial analysis matters, project financial status, and offer daily support for assigned programs, contracts, and subcontract financial affairs. Additionally, the EVM Analyst will be accountable for preparing and submitting internal and customer reports, which include EVMS metrics, variance drivers, monthly program forecasts, reviews, Estimate at Complete (EAC), Estimate To Complete (ETC), as well as internal Sales, Operating Margin (OM), Cash, and backlog forecasts.

This role will be on-site at our Northridge, CA facility and relocation assistance is also available.

Roles and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with the maintenance of an Earned Value Management (EVM) baseline that interfaces with an MS Project schedule
  • Works with Program Management, IPTs, CAMs, and functional business analysts to perform detailed cost/schedule planning, Earned Value variance analysis, identification of cost/schedule problems, and developing corrective action plans.
• Timely and accurate Estimate at Completion development, analysis, and reporting
• Financial reporting to include creating of AOP and monthly financial forecasts, cash flow and material forecasts, and invoiced/unbilled analysis.
• Performs financial analyses such as funding profiles, Sales & OM outlook, and variance analysis
• Interface with program and functional management to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.
• Assists in preparing for internal and external audits and/or compliance reviews

Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Earned Value Management Analyst (Level 4):

• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of following: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years experience
• Understanding of program cost control, including Earned Value Management
• Financial analysis and/or reporting experience
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Skilled in preparing and analyzing data
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience with Earned Value Management and/or EVMS Software
• Experience with FAR/DFAR
• Extensive Defense Industry Experience with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
• Active DoD Secret security clearance