Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (18206)

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 101,400 - 152,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 4) to lead cost and schedule control for the SLCM‑N program. Location options include Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL, with full‑time onsite work and potential relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player and independent leader with skills in EVMS, WBS/IMS management, and DoD reporting, plus excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities. Active TS clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive business/finance experience for DoD contracts and IMS.
• Experience with Earned Value cost‑scheduling reports (IPMDARs/IPMRs/CFSRs/CCDR/CSDRs).
• Proven SAP/ERP experience and EVMS tools; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain EVMS and cost‑schedule control infrastructure for the program.
• Lead WBS and IMS development and baseline adjustments.
• Analyze cost‑schedule integration and forecast ETC/EAC; present variance analyses.

Skills

Earned Value

Cost control

Schedule control

SAP/ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 yrs exp

Master’s degree + 6 yrs exp

HS diploma with 12 yrs exp

Tools

SAP Business Warehouse

Deltek Cobra/MPM

Advanced Excel (macros/VBA)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Senior Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 4) will lead cost and schedule control for the SLCM‑N program, ensuring DoD and contract compliance.

Location: Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL – full time onsite position.

Ideal candidate: a team player, a strong independent contributor with leadership, problem‑solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

What You Will Get To Do

• Establish, configure, and maintain a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated cost‑schedule control infrastructure for the SLCM‑N program, ensuring full DoD and contract compliance.
• Lead the development, update, and sustain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), incorporating contractual changes and baseline adjustments.
• Apply EVMS and performance‑measurement‑baseline concepts across multiple control accounts, providing expert analysis of cost‑schedule integration and forecasting (ETC/EAC).
• Conduct comprehensive schedule‑risk assessments and devise mitigation strategies that influence program‑level decisions.
• Produce, review, and present internal and external variance‑analysis reports (budget baseline, funding forecasts, cost‑risk assessments, IPMDARs, IPMRs, CFSRs, CCDR/CSDRs) to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit all required government cost‑performance reports and briefings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to DoD reporting standards.
• Drive continuous‑process improvement initiatives; design and implement moderate‑to‑complex solutions that enhance reporting methods, data integrity, and decision support.
• Serve as senior liaison to program managers, functional managers, Cost Account Managers, and external customers; act as technical advisor and consultant on cost‑schedule matters.
• Mentor junior cost‑schedule analysts, providing guidance on EVMS practices, data analysis, and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee multiple high‑visibility assignments with minimal supervision, proactively flagging issues, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with program objectives.

Position Benefits

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 – $152,200.00

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 8 years of Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace and Defense Business‑related experience; Master’s degree with 6 years of experience. A high school diploma/equivalent with 12 years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting DoD contracts and Integrated Master Schedules, including the preparation of Earned Value cost‑schedule reports (IPMDARs, IPMRs, CFSRs, CCDR/CSDRs).
• Proven experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP), SAP Business Warehouse, and Earned Value Management tools such as Deltek Cobra/MPM; advanced Excel (macros/VBA) skill set.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• 5+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience on complex, high‑value defense programs.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman contract processes and procedures.
• Experience assessing and integrating supplier/IWO data into prime contractor business systems.
• Ability to lead CAMs and suppliers through Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)
• 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, with demonstrated ability to brief senior internal and external audiences.

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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.