Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 141,200; Full time

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is looking for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA. This role involves supporting the Cost Management organization through financial support, EVM analysis, and variance reporting. A hybrid work schedule is in place with some on-site requirements.

Candidates should have experience in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting, with proficiency in EVM. The salary range for this position is $77,000 to $141,200, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Experience in government contracting and Earned Value Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers and functional management.
• Establish and maintain work breakdown structure and performance criteria.
• Conduct funding and variance analysis; prepare cost performance reports.

Skills

Business Administration

Finance

Accounting

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Financial forecasting

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Cobra

Job description

Position Overview

Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) – Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA. Hybrid work schedule with on‑site requirements. Supports Cost Management organization by providing financial and administrative support, Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, and variance reporting for multiple engineering Integrated Product Teams.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to support program requirements.
• Establish and maintain work breakdown structure (WBS), performance criteria, estimates to complete (ETC/EAC), and baseline changes within the EVM system.
• Conduct funding, cost risk, and variance analysis; prepare government cost performance reports.
• Prepare and review performance‑measurement variance analysis and visibility reporting.
• Support preparation and submission of monthly CDRLs such as IPMR; facilitate program monthly rhythm process.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related fields OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in government contracting and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance or ability to obtain within a reasonable period.
• Experience with SAP, Cobra, or other business systems.
• Advanced knowledge of EVM and government cost reporting.

Security Clearance

No clearance required at start. Secret clearance preferred.

Travel

Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Work Schedule

Hybrid work schedule; on-site work required in Oklahoma City, OK or Palmdale, CA.

Relocation Assistance

None available.

Compensation

Primary level salary range: $77,000 – $141,200. Salary commensurate with experience, geography, and role responsibilities.

EEO Statement

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.