Principal Program Cost and Control Analyst
Listed on 2026-05-28
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst -
Business
Financial Analyst
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level
3) in the Melbourne, FL facility to support the Cost Management organization. This position will work on-site daily.
Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To
This Program Control Analyst position will interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. Candidate will gain valuable experience and knowledge with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Earned Value Management (EVM) Tasks Include
Establishment of Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled, assessment and maintenance of objective performance criteria, maintenance and justifications of estimates to complete, and support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis. As well as, budget baseline, funding analysis, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, preparation of government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement variance analysis as well as development and analysis of estimates to complete.
This Is a Fast Paced High Energy Environment That Requires a Self-motivated Employee To Join The Team.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Traits And Abilities
- Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands on cost performance reporting/analysis skills
- Develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity;
- Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques;
Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus; - Exert some influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the group on special projects outside of own group.
Level 3 Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, and/or industry related field.
- Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS or government cost reporting.
- Must have an active U.S.Government Secret Clearance or higher…
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