Strategic Program Cost & Schedule Controller

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst for its Defense Systems sector, based at Elkton, MD. The candidate will join a team that manages cost control across contracts and supports budgeting and funding analyses.

Responsibilities include setting up cost control systems, monitoring costs and schedules, preparing budgets, and ensuring funding availability. Clear communication and Excel proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD from an accredited institution.
• Majoring in Business or Accounting or having majored in Business or Accounting.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Tool suite with an emphasis on Excel.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepares budgets for contract work and performs/assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the customer.
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost baselines.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst for its Defense Systems sector, based at Elkton, MD. The candidate will join a team that manages cost control across contracts and supports budgeting and funding analyses.

Responsibilities include setting up cost control systems, monitoring costs and schedules, preparing budgets, and ensuring funding availability. Clear communication and Excel proficiency are essential for success.