Requisition ID: R10170380
Category: Business Management
Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America | Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2
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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space is currently seeking an experienced Earned Value Management (EVM) practitioner to join our EVM Training and Implementation team. This role will be located in either Dulles VA or Gilbert AZ.
The EVM System Analyst will provide support to Business Management and Program teams in the training, deployment and implementation of EVMS for programs within the Tactical Space Systems (TSS) division. Under the direction of an EVMS Training and Implementation Lead, the analyst will support teams through coaching, preparation and startup of a broad base of TSS programs with both external and internal EVMS requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing mentoring, coaching and leadership to program cost and schedule analysts on the proper implementation and use of Earned Value Management (EVM) and the associated Data Integrity Tools that validate the EVM data.
Providing EVMS training activities for project personnel, including experience in the development and maintenance of process documentation and training material, and delivery of training to small teams and/or larger groups.
Reviewing program schedules to ensure best practices as prescribed by industry are implemented, including Schedule Performance, Health Metrics and Analysis; Critical Path Analysis; and Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
Providing Program Startup and business process implementation guidance, expertise and leadership (in collaboration with Business and Program Management) through active participation in team training, program baseline development and Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) preparation and execution.
Supporting program Business Management with the development and implementation of the program business rhythm and processes to include integrated program reporting and variance analysis for explaining and interpreting impact of results against program baseline plans/forecast and facilitate the tracking and implementation of corrective/preventative actions.
Conducting and supporting internal EVMS Surveillance Reviews (ISR), and/or or Internal Corporate Audits (IA) to ensure compliance to the 32 guidelines.
Supporting Program Teams in preparing for and participating in external Integrated Baseline Reviews and follow-up action item closure.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 5+ years of combined experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling - OR - a Master's degree with 3+ years of combined experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling. An additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 9+ years of combined experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling - OR - a Master's degree with 7+ years of combined experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling. An additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
Additional Basic qualifications for both levels:
Strong EVMS experience and Cost and Schedule Management skills.
Experience with deployment of business system tools and processes in an EIA-748 compliant Earned Value Management environment.
Experience with DCMA data-driven surveillance metrics and associated tools and processes.
Experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek CostPoint, Deltek Cobra/MPM, MS Project/Oracle Primavera.
Strong Analytical ability.
Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years). US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Active SCI (SSBI) or DoD Top Secret security clearance (with a full investigation within the past 6 years).
Four+ years of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
Proficient in Deltek Cobra, Oracle Primavera, or Schedule Risk Assessment software tools.
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
Salary Range: $76,600 - $133,100
Salary Range 2: $95,000 - $164,900
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.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.