Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Control Analyst - R10214754-2

Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst - R-2

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Location: Clearfield, UT or Iuka, MS – must work from our NG facility.

Relocation Assistance: available.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

The Air Dominance Division is a fast‑paced, dynamic and complex environment that requires a candidate with self‑initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics. Candidate will have the following responsibilities:

This Program Cost & Schedule Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with program managers, functional management and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements. The role includes monthly performance management, financial planning and reporting, performance measurement baseline concepts applied across multiple contracts, and work with an Integrated Product Team (IPT). Experience with proposal, pre‑contract and contract startup is also required.

Good leadership skills and the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential.

• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, awards, margin, cash, EBIT, and variance analysis.
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Conduct cost analysis to develop BACs, EACs, generate financial inputs, and support monthly cost and schedule reviews.
• Identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required.
• Set up cost control systems (e.g., SAP and COBRA) and incorporate changes into the cost management system to maintain cost and schedule baselines.
• Provide support to Integrated Product Teams, Cost Management, and Business Management Managers.
• Assist CAMs with performance management activities including WBS alignment, time phasing of tasks, developing and documenting performance methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting.
• Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers and company management.
• Prepare customer performance and status reports and preparation and/or review of performance measurement analysis.

• Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar fields.
• Experience with MS Office including Excel (macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting a robust business rhythm with control requirements and deliverables.
• Experience with financial forecasting of awards, sales, margin and cash.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and utilizing EVMS for effective program execution.

• Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ proven experience in program control, cost planning, finance and/or similar fields.
• Experience with MS Office including Excel (macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting a robust business rhythm with control requirements and deliverables.
• Experience with financial forecasting of awards, sales, margin and cash.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and utilizing EVMS for effective program execution.
• Experience leading or training teams or…