Program Cost Control Analyst - Senior Principal - Level 4

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 4 in Redondo Beach, CA, requiring SCI clearance. This on-site role focuses on budgeting, cost control, EVM, and financial planning for key Space Systems programs.

You will lead monthly/quarterly reporting, develop forecasts, and support audits and government proposals. Strong analytics, FAR/DFAR familiarity, and defense industry experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration; 8+ years’ experience acceptable in lieu of degree
• Experience with financial analysis or reporting systems and MS Office Suite
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret or SCI clearance required at time of application
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost control processes
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR and defense contracting environments

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial deliverables and analysis for Space Sector programs
• Manage budgets, schedules, and funding profiles; perform variance analysis
• Support audits, funding requests, and government reporting requirements
• Develop and maintain cost control systems and WBS structures
• Collaborate with BD and PM to create annual operating and long-range plans

Skills

Financial analysis

MS Office

Earned Value Management

Cost control

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Costpoint

Cobra

Cognos

Primavera

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: No

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 4 located in Redondo Beach, CA you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This requisition represents multiple future opportunities within our Space Systems Sector Business Management organization. The Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will provide program planning and financial control support within one of the following two sector divisions:

• Intelligence Systems Division (ISD)
• Multi-Domain Operations Division (MDO)

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Our Program Cost Control Analyst will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting and variance analysis. You will also work to ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation for expenditure projections and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. This position will support intercompany programs and the site General Manager.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

• Strategic planning, reporting, and analysis of key financial metrics (Sales, Margin, Cash, Awards) for the I&S BU. Includes quarterly Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) contract profitability assessment, cash flow/balance sheet management, risk and opportunity assessment
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial deliverables and analysis
• Communicate financial progress and provide insight to senior leadership on regular basis
• Support monthly BU Operations reviews through preparation of financial content, including Quarter and Full Year forecast variance narrative and upside/downside sensitivity assessment
• Lead development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) through collaboration with Business Development and Program Management
• Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact‑finding and negotiation support
• Perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed‑upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete
• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (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
• Program Cost Control experience
• Experience with FAR/DFAR
• Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Cognos, Primavera, S4 Hana or SAP
• Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Proposals, Cash Flow Models
• Experience as Lead Program Cost Control Analyst
• Understanding of Indirect Rate application
• Experience with various contract types, such as FFP, FPAF, T&M, OTA
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.