Principal or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Control Analyst - R10231685-2
Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, 93552, USA
Listed on 2026-05-15
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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
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 has an opening for a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level
3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level
4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on‑site daily in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA
.
Note:
Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This is an individual contributor role that can be filled at either level.
- 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
- Support to internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis
- Budget baseline
- Funding analysis
- Cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports
- Preparation of government cost performance reports
- Review of performance measurement variance analysis
- Development and analysis of estimates to complete
- Participate in the standard EVMS rhythm
- Prepare month‑end reports
- Review EAC changes; validate the incorporation of changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines
- Assist analysts supporting CAMs for EVMS activities including WBS alignment, time‑phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete analysis and updates, and variance analysis research and reporting
- Support monthly cost and schedule reviews, identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry‑related field OR Master’s degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance prior to start.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Business systems (such as SAP, Cobra, etc.)
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting.
- Master’s degree with 6 years experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry‑related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or industry‑related field OR Master’s degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance prior to start.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Business systems (such as SAP, Cobra, etc.)
- Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost…
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