Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman providing financial support and analysis for marine systems programs. Collaborating with various teams and preparing financial reports and budgets.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support/lead cost reporting for the Virginia Class or Carrier Nuclear Powered programs
Interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work
Assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis
Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks
Prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines
Support audits and reviews as requested
Support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts
Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
US Citizenship required
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Additional Benefits including Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost reportingfinancial analysisbudget preparationschedulingvariance analysisEarned Value Managementcost schedule controlperformance measurementExcel proficiencycash forecasting

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeU.S. Government Secret level security clearance