Top Secret Program Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 72,400 - 134,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst at Level 2 or Level 3 to support financial planning and control for critical programs in the Space Systems Sector. You will collaborate with program managers, CAMs and business managers to drive cost visibility and performance across multiple divisions.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance, EVMS expertise, and strong Excel skills to develop budgets, analyze funding profiles, and manage cost reports.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience (Level 2) or Master’s with 0 years; Level 3 requires more experience.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at time of application, with SCI eligibility.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting).

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers and CAMs to provide financial support and analysis.
• Prepare budgets and schedules and assist in funding profiles and variance analysis.
• Monitor costs and schedules on contracts, perform EVM tasks and prepare expenditure projections.
• Ensure contracts stay within negotiated parameters and government cost guidelines.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Cost performance reporting

Excel proficiency

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

COBRA

COGNOS

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst at Level 2 or Level 3 to support financial planning and control for critical programs in the Space Systems Sector. You will collaborate with program managers, CAMs and business managers to drive cost visibility and performance across multiple divisions.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance, EVMS expertise, and strong Excel skills to develop budgets, analyze funding profiles, and manage cost reports.