Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (18205 / 19486)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 3) to join its Business Management team in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining a compliant EVMS/integration of cost and schedule across control accounts, and producing authoritative reports for senior leadership and government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings strong EVMS experience, proficiency with SAP/Deltek Cobra, and excellent communication skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in business/finance/cost accounting/aerospace & defense business
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in a relevant field
• PhD with 1+ year of experience; HS Diploma option considered with 9 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a compliant EVMS and cost-schedule control infrastructure
• Develop and sustain WBS and budgeting data with contractual changes
• Produce variance analyses and government cost-performance reports
• Operate SAP/ERP and EV software to support decision-making
• Interface with program managers and Cost Account Managers to resolve cost-schedule issues
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies

Skills

EVMS experience

Briefings to senior-level customers

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of related experience

Master's degree + 3 years of related experience

PhD + 1 year of related experience

HS Diploma with 9 years experience

Tools

SAP

SAP Business Warehouse

Deltek Cobra/MPM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 3) to join its Business Management team in Roy, UT OR Huntsville, AL.

The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

What You Will Get To Do

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

The Selected Person Will

• Establish, configure, and maintain a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated cost-schedule control infrastructure.
• Apply EVMS principles and performance-measurement-baseline concepts across multiple control accounts within the Integrated Product Team, ensuring accurate cost-schedule integration.
• Develop, update, and sustain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated budgeting/scheduling data, incorporating contractual changes and baseline adjustments.
• Produce and present internal and external variance-analysis reports, including budget-baseline, funding forecasts, cost-risk assessments, and ETC/EAC estimates for senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit government cost-performance reports, briefings, and performance-measurement analyses in accordance with DoD guidelines.
• Operate SAP (or equivalent ERP) and Earned Value software (e.g., Deltek Cobra/MPM) to generate hands-on cost-performance data and support decision-making.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address cost and schedule uncertainties.
• Design and implement moderate-to-complex process improvements and new reporting methods based on variance and trend analysis.
• Interface regularly with program managers, functional managers, and Cost Account Managers to provide financial insight, support funding requests, and resolve cost-schedule issues.
• Perform multiple high-visibility assignments under general supervision, meet critical schedule commitments, and proactively flag potential problems to senior management.

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university with 5 years of Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, a Masters degree with 3 years of experience, a PhD and 1 year of experience. A HS Diploma (or equivalent) with 9yrs experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra/MPM, or comparable ERP/Earned Value Management tools.
• Proven ability to prepare and present briefings to senior-level internal and external customers and to produce high-quality analytical reports.
• 1+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• 3 + years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience on complex DoD programs.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman contracts processes and procedures.
• Aerospace/defense industry experience, including work with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) CDRLs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.