Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman responsible for EVMS and cost-schedule control. Ensures accurate cost-schedule integration and financial insight for program management.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $81,400 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles, cost-schedule control, and performance measurement, with a strong ability to prepare and present detailed reports and briefings to stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing SAP and Deltek Cobra/MPM for effective project management and financial analysis.

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Earned Value Management System (EVMS)SAPDeltek Cobra/MPMCost AccountingVariance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Earned Value ManagementCost-Schedule ControlWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)BudgetingSchedulingPerformance MeasurementVariance Analysis ReportingSchedule Risk AssessmentProcess ImprovementGovernment Cost-Performance Reporting

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAP Business WarehouseEarned Value Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Approval

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseBusiness FinanceCost Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, configure, and maintain a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated cost-schedule control infrastructure
Apply EVMS principles and performance-measurement-baseline concepts across multiple control accounts within the Integrated Product Team
Develop, update, and sustain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated budgeting/scheduling data
Produce and present internal and external variance-analysis reports
Prepare and submit government cost-performance reports, briefings, and performance-measurement analyses
Operate SAP (or equivalent ERP) and Earned Value software (e.g., Deltek Cobra/MPM)
Conduct schedule risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Design and implement moderate-to-complex process improvements and new reporting methods
Interface regularly with program managers, functional managers, and Cost Account Managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree from an accredited university
5 years of Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience
A Masters degree with 3 years of experience
A PhD and 1 year of experience
A HS Diploma (or equivalent) with 9yrs experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra/MPM, or comparable ERP/Earned Value Management tools
Proven ability to prepare and present briefings to senior-level internal and external customers
1+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval

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