Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman working with program managers on financial analysis and Earned Value Management principles. Involves tracking costs, generating reports, and supporting budget planning.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,500 - $98,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and financial analysis, with proficiency in SAP and Deltek Cobra/MPM for cost-performance reporting. Capable of preparing and delivering briefings to senior leadership while managing budget baselines and schedule risk assessments.

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Earned Value Management (EVM)SAP ERP SystemDeltek Cobra/MPMFinancial Performance AnalysisBudget Baseline Development

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost-Schedule IntegrationVariance AnalysisWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)Cost-Performance ReportingExcel (Including Macros/VBA)Process ImprovementCost-Risk AssessmentETC/EAC AssessmentsPerformance-Measurement Baseline

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingProactive Issue IdentificationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAP Business WarehouseEarned Value SoftwareMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Approval

Industry Keywords

Aerospace and DefenseCost Account ManagementProgram ManagementFinancial ReportingInternal and External Customers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface with program managers, functional managers, and Cost Account Managers to provide financial and administrative support and analysis.
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to multiple control accounts within the Integrated Product Team, maintaining the performance-measurement baseline.
Build, maintain, and update the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated cost-schedule baseline.
Generate and deliver internal and external variance-analysis reports, including budget, funding, cost-risk, and ETC/EAC assessments.
Prepare government cost-performance reports and briefings for senior leadership and external customers.
Operate SAP (or comparable ERP) and Earned Value software (e.g., Deltek Cobra/MPM) to produce hands-on cost-performance data.
Analyze variances and trends, develop moderate-scope process improvements, and create new reporting methods.
Support development of budget baselines, schedule risk assessments, and cost-schedule integration.
Conduct financial performance analyses and produce visibility reports to inform decision-makers.
Perform multiple assignments under general supervision, meet schedule commitments, and proactively flag potential issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in Business, Finance, Accounting, Aerospace and Defense, or related professional experience; a Master's degree with 1 year; or 6 years with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) may be accepted in lieu of degree
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time
Experience using an ERP system, SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra/MPM, OR other Earned Value Management software
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel (including macros/VBA)
Ability to prepare and present briefings to senior-level internal and external customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts