At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We’re looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst or a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD*.   This position is onsite and offers the 9/80 schedule.

*Linthicum, MD is the required permanent work location effective on or about 10/01/2024. Prior to this date, position will be based out of the temporary work location of Annapolis Junction, MD

***$10K Sign on Bonus payable to selected external candidate holding a current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.*** 

What You’ll Get to Do
The Principal or Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will support the rapidly growing Microelectronics Design and Applications (MD&A) business area, within the newly established Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC).  The PCA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. 

The PCA will prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.

The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.  This will include performing perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, and analysis of estimates to complete.

The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. 

The PCA will support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management, support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activity, and prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, Etc.)

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst or a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 4 years of related professional experience
• Will consider 10 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
• Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• A current, active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 8 years of related professional experience
• Will consider 14 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
• Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)
• Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• A current, active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP (S4)
• Experience with Earned Value and performance measurement baseline concepts and ability to apply them to multiple contracts, CLINs and control accounts.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!