Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (18206)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 101,400 - 152,200; 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 Senior Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to support the SLCM‑N program from Roy, UT/ Huntsville, AL, on‑site. You will manage EVMS, WBS, and IMS, ensuring DoD compliance while delivering accurate cost‑schedule forecasting and leadership briefings.

The role requires DoD experience, strong EVMS background, SAP/ERP proficiency, and advanced Excel skills. A Top Secret clearance is preferred; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Aerospace/Defense with 8+ years of related experience; or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Experience supporting DoD contracts and Integrated Master Schedules with EV cost‑schedule reports (IPMDARs/IPMRs/CFSRs/CCDR/CSDRs).
• Proven experience with ERP tools like SAP and EVMS suites; advanced Excel skills (macros/VBA).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain EVMS and cost‑schedule control infrastructure for the program.
• Lead WBS and IMS development and baseline management.
• Provide cost‑schedule analysis, ETC/EAC forecasting and variance analysis to senior leadership.

Skills

EVMS concepts

Cost control

Forecasting

Excel macros

Budget reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Aerospace/Defense

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

SAP Business Warehouse

Deltek Cobra/MPM

Excel macros

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Position: Senior Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4)

Business Management team – Roy, UT / Huntsville, AL. Full time, on site.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.

Benefits

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

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, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
• A high school diploma/equivalent with 12 years of 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, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

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 contracts 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.

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

Position 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.

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.