Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 81,400 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Control Analyst located onsite in Roy, UT. This role involves providing financial and administrative support to program managers, applying Earned Value Management principles across multiple contracts.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in finance or business management, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Attractive benefits and competitive salary range from $81,400 to $122,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, or Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers and provide financial support.
• Establish work breakdown structure and maintain performance criteria.
• Develop budget baselines and analyze performance variances.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Financial forecasting

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting

Master's degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Deltek Cobra

SAP

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required For Start

Yes. 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Position

Principal Program Control Analyst (level 3) – located onsite daily in Roy, UT.

Key Responsibilities

This Program Control Analyst will interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidates will possess expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baseline concepts, applying them to multiple contracts and control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Earned Value Management tasks include establishing the work breakdown structure, maintaining performance criteria, justifying estimates, supporting internal and external reporting, budgeting, cost risk analysis, preparing government cost performance reports, and analyzing performance measurement variance.

• Ability to use financial systems, learn basic EVMS principles, and apply cost performance reporting/analysis skills.
• Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity.
• Analyze variances and develop new methods and process techniques.
• Work under general supervision while completing numerous assignments and escalating issues to management.
• Guide and influence peers and internal customers.
• Maintain strong interpersonal skills and represent the group on special projects.

Additional duties may include supporting the development of budget baselines, maintaining cost/schedule integration, preparing budgets, schedules, ETC/EAC; performing financial performance analyses; supporting variance analysis reports; facilitating program monthly rhythm; supporting EVM system updates using Deltek Cobra, SAP/S4, wInsight, Tableau/PowerBI, and using MS Excel / Project / PowerPoint.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Management, Finance, Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with Business systems (SAP, Cobra) and using Cobra in a Government Earned Value Management rhythm.
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
• Ability to work onsite daily in Roy, UT.
• Have or be able to obtain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time.

Applicable Earned Value Management experience must be listed on your resume in order to be considered for the level 3 role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with Business systems (SAP, Cobra) and using Cobra in a Government Earned Value Management rhythm.
• Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
• Experience with the AOP (annual operating plan) and LRSP (long range strategic plan) processes.
• Understanding of U.S. Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.
• Ability to identify issues and problems across multiple contracts and make recommendations for mitigation.

Benefits and Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. The range is a general guideline. Compensation may be affected by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and potentially long‑term incentives for VP or Director positions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off, 9/80 schedule, and 401(k) matching.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.