Top Secret Cost Control Analyst – Earned Value Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,800 - 113,800; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 2 or 3 in Virginia to support mission-critical budgeting, scheduling, and financial analysis for national security programs.

The role focuses on establishing cost control systems, monitoring contract costs, and performing Earned Value management tasks in a fast-paced defense environment. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience or Master’s with 0 years.
• Or 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control systems and monitor contract costs and schedules.
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, including fact‑finding and negotiation support.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to keep contracts within negotiated parameters and government cost‑control guidelines.
• Execute Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks, including WBS development, budget baseline, cost‑risk analysis and visibility reports, and estimate analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Costpoint

Cobra

Primavera

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 2 or 3 in Virginia to support mission-critical budgeting, scheduling, and financial analysis for national security programs.

The role focuses on establishing cost control systems, monitoring contract costs, and performing Earned Value management tasks in a fast-paced defense environment. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to apply.