Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman providing financial and administrative support for program requirements. Engaging in performance measurement baseline concepts with emphasis on cost and schedule management.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis
Establish Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
Assess and maintain objective performance criteria
Maintain justifications of estimates to complete
Prepare month-end reports and review EAC changes
Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Business systems (such as SAP, Cobra, etc.)
Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting
Ability to identify issues and problems across multiple contracts and make recommendations to management for resolution of mitigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Flexible work arrangements
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Very friendly team environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisbudget managementcost estimationfinancial forecastingearned value management system (EVMS)government cost reportingWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)performance criteria assessmentreport preparationrecovery planning

Soft Skills

problem identificationrecommendation developmentcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance