2026 Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst - Elkton MD

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst for its Defense Systems sector, based at Elkton, MD. The candidate will join a team that manages cost control across contracts and supports budgeting and funding analyses.

Responsibilities include setting up cost control systems, monitoring costs and schedules, preparing budgets, and ensuring funding availability. Clear communication and Excel proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD from an accredited institution.
• Majoring in Business or Accounting or having majored in Business or Accounting.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Tool suite with an emphasis on Excel.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 that contracts are within negotiated and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepares budgets for contract work and performs/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.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the customer.
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost baselines.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 seeking an Associate Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst. This position will be located at our Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Systems and Control's Business Unit in Elkton, MD. The qualified candidate will become part of the Defense Systems sector.

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 to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepares budgets 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.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the customer.
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost baselines.

Basic Qualifications:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in a Business, or Accounting degree.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Tool suite with an emphasis on Excel.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Experience creating/managing budgets and forecasts
• Team player with leadership skills and an understanding of how to engage others

Salary Range:

$60,200-$90,200 campusjobs

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.