Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Set up cost control systems and monitor and control contract costs and schedules .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,000 - $94,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost control systems, budget preparation, and contract compliance analysis, with a strong foundation in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance. Capable of performing risk assessments and maintaining accurate expenditure records while supporting program management within a government contracting environment.

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Cost Control SystemsBudget PreparationContract Compliance AnalysisRisk AssessmentU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Contract AnalysisVariance AnalysisExpenditure ProjectionsProgram PlanningSchedule Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkInterpersonal Communication

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingCost Control GuidelinesFunding ProfilesSales OutlookProgram Special Access

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up cost control systems and monitor and control contract costs and schedules
Analyze contracts and prepare reports to ensure compliance with negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work
Perform or assist with funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analyses
Prepare program plans capturing and scheduling program requirements and statements of work
Perform schedule risk assessments and identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks
Maintain accurate expenditure records and direct preparation of expenditure projections
Submit timely requests for additional government funding
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems
Track outstanding contract work to maintain realistic cost and schedule baselines
Support the Triton Program within Northrop Grumman’s Business Management Organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be completing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026
Major in or have majored in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Able to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time
Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience preferred
Leadership and teamwork capabilities preferred
Interpersonal communication skills and professional/community/extracurricular activities preferred
Willingness to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
50/50 Hybrid Telecommute Schedule
Potential access to professional/community/extracurricular activities through the role