Senior Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Senior Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman managing EVMS compliance and program reporting. Collaborating with program managers and stakeholders on cost-schedule integration and forecasting.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $101,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and compliance, with a strong focus on cost-schedule integration, risk assessment, and reporting for defense programs. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor analysts, and drive process improvements while ensuring adherence to DoD standards.

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Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Cost-Schedule ControlSAP Business WarehouseTop Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Earned Value ManagementCost AccountingData AnalysisSchedule-Risk AssessmentVariance AnalysisBudget ForecastingPerformance Measurement BaselineWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)Advanced Excel (Macros/VBA)Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringStakeholder CommunicationProblem SolvingProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Deltek CobraDeltek MPMSAPERP Systems

Industry Keywords

DoD ComplianceAerospace and DefenseCost-Performance ReportsGovernment ContractsNorthrop Grumman Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, configure, and maintain a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated cost-schedule control infrastructure for the SLCM-N program, ensuring full DoD and contract compliance.
Lead the development, update, and sustain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), incorporating contractual changes and baseline adjustments.
Apply EVMS and performance-measurement-baseline concepts across multiple control accounts, providing expert analysis of cost-schedule integration and forecasting (ETC/EAC).
Conduct comprehensive schedule-risk assessments and devise mitigation strategies that influence program-level decisions.
Produce, review, and present internal and external variance-analysis reports (budget baseline, funding forecasts, cost-risk assessments, IPMDARs, IPMRs, CFSRs, CCDR/CSDRs) to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
Prepare and submit all required government cost-performance reports and briefings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to DoD reporting standards.
Drive continuous-process improvement initiatives; design and implement moderate-to-complex solutions that enhance reporting methods, data integrity, and decision support.
Serve as senior liaison to program managers, functional managers, Cost Account Managers, and external customers; act as technical advisor and consultant on cost-schedule matters.
Mentor junior cost-schedule analysts, providing guidance on EVMS practices, data analysis, and stakeholder communication.
Oversee multiple high-visibility assignments with minimal supervision, proactively flagging issues, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with program objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 8 years of Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, a Masters degree with 6 years of experience.
A high school diploma/equivalent with 12 yrs experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience supporting DoD contracts and Integrated Master Schedules, including the preparation of Earned Value cost-schedule reports (IPMDARs, IPMRs, CFSRs, CCDR/CSDRs).
Proven experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP), SAP Business Warehouse, and Earned Value Management tools such as Deltek Cobra/MPM; advanced Excel (macros/VBA) skill set.
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
5 + years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience on complex, high value defense programs.
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman contracts processes and procedures.
Experience assessing and integrating supplier/IWO data into prime contractor business systems.
Ability to lead CAMs and suppliers through Integrated Baseline Review (IBR).

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