Program Cost Control Analyst - Finance Level 3 or 4

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 94,200 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Company-paid holidays and PTO

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Job summary

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst in Dulles, VA to support critical national security missions by preparing budgets and performing financial analyses. The role requires active Top-Secret clearance and involves setting up cost control systems, supporting audits, and ensuring contracts meet government guidelines.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in financial analysis, strong skills in MS Office, and familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM). Benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $94,200 to $141,200.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master's with 3 years.
• Active Top‑Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control system and monitor costs on contracts.
• Support audits and reviews as needed.
• Perform analysis to ensure contracts remain within guidelines.

Skills

Financial analysis or reporting

MS Office Suite

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Costpoint

Cobra

Primavera

SAP

Job description

Position Overview

The Program Cost Control Analyst – Finance (Level 3 or Level 4) in Dulles, VA supports critical national and global security missions by preparing budgets and schedules for contract work and performing financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting, and variance analysis. The analyst maintains accurate records of expenditures, directs preparation for expenditure projections, and submits timely funding requests to the government.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up cost control system and monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control.
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, including fact‑finding and negotiation support.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost‑control guidelines.
• Execute Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline establishment, cost risk analysis/assessment, and visibility report production.
• Develop and analyze estimates to complete cost control objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Relocation assistance: No.
• Clearance required for start: Yes.
• Clearance type: Top‑Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
• Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off). 100% onsite; telecommute not accommodated.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience;
• Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience;
• PhD with 1 year of professional experience;
• Or additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top‑Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience;
• Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience;
• PhD with 4 years of professional experience;
• Or additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top‑Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Defense industry experience.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
• Program Cost Control experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR.
• Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAP.

Benefits

• Primary level salary range: $94,200.00 – $141,200.00 (subject to market adjustment).
• Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may apply.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan.
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support work and life.

EEO Statement & Citizenship

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where passion for innovation and exploration is welcome. Join an organization that is actively shaping the future of defense technology.