Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Program Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst to join our team of diverse professionals. The preferred location for this role is in Northridge, CA.
Responsibilities:
• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Reviews schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
• Preparation and presentation of financial and earned value data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts
• Preparation and presentation of Estimate at Complete packages
• Solicit, analyze and proactively challenge baseline and schedule inputs/updates as well as recommending workarounds to CAMs
Job Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Program Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst (Level 4):
• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of following:
• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience
• Bachelor's degree in a business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience
• Master's degree in a business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience
• Experience in financial planning and reporting tools such as SAP and MPM or Cobra
• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines
• Experience collaborating with technical functions on a project/program
• Experience with Precision or Cognos
• Experience with SAP/BW reporting such as Analysis Office
• Intermediate to advance knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, sumif, conditional formatting, etc.)
• Defense Industry experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret
• Strong analytical ability
• The ability to identify issues and make recommendations to management for resolution or mitigation
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel
Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal Program Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst to join our team of diverse professionals. The preferred location for this role is in Northridge, CA.
Responsibilities:
• Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
• Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
• Reviews schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
• Preparation and presentation of financial and earned value data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts
• Preparation and presentation of Estimate at Complete packages
• Solicit, analyze and proactively challenge baseline and schedule inputs/updates as well as recommending workarounds to CAMs
Job Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Program Cost, Schedule, and Control Analyst (Level 4):
• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of following:
• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience
• Bachelor's degree in a business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience
• Master's degree in a business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of program cost, schedule, and control experience
• Experience in financial planning and reporting tools such as SAP and MPM or Cobra
• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines
• Experience collaborating with technical functions on a project/program
• Experience with Precision or Cognos
• Experience with SAP/BW reporting such as Analysis Office
• Intermediate to advance knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, sumif, conditional formatting, etc.)
• Defense Industry experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret
• Strong analytical ability
• The ability to identify issues and make recommendations to management for resolution or mitigation
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel
Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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