2026 Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst - Color with Security Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Stratmoor Hills (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst in Colorado Springs, CO. The role is part of the Space Sector Advanced Mission and Space Processing Operating Unit and requires 0-2 years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

government security clearance. Responsibilities include establishing cost control systems, budgeting, scheduling, and variances analyses, as well as funding projections and contract changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Field: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Economics or similar.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain government clearance.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure contracts meet government cost control guidelines.
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis.
• Prepares program plans to ensure requirements are captured and scheduled.
• Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate cost and scheduling risks.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining expenditure records and requesting funding from government.
• Incoporates contractual changes into control systems and tracks outstanding work.
• Process subcontractor invoices using PLSC2.
• Support earned value contracts by preparing reports for the program/technical team.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

0-2 years experience

Security clearance ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Cobra

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day. Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst. This position will be located at our Space sector in Colorado Springs, CO. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Space Sector Advanced Mission and Space Processing Operating Unit.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled.
• Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Process subcontractor invoices using the PLSC2 system
• Support earned value contracts by preparing reports for the program/technical team to analyze

Basic Qualifications

• Has completed their degree Bachelor's from an accredited institution
• Having majored in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration / Management, Economics or similar field
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Good communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft suite tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Experience with SAP and Cobra (earned value tool)

Salary Range

Salary Range: $57,300 to $85,900 campusjobs Primary Level Salary Range: $57,300.00 - $85,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.