Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers to provide financial and administrative support and analysis .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $94,200 - $176,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budget management, and earned value management systems (EVMS), with a strong understanding of government cost reporting and procurement standards. Proficient in developing estimates to complete and conducting variance analysis to support program management.

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Financial AnalysisEarned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Budget ManagementGovernment Cost ReportingCost Accounting Standards

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingVariance AnalysisCost Risk AnalysisWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)Estimate-to-Complete AnalysisPerformance MeasurementCost Performance ReportsBudget Baseline ManagementFunding AnalysisMonthly Reporting

Tools & Technologies

SAPCobra

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationFinanceAccountingU.S. Government ProcurementFARCost Accounting StandardsAOPLRSP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface with program managers, functional management, and cost account managers to provide financial and administrative support and analysis
Establish Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
Assess and maintain objective performance criteria
Maintain and justify estimates to complete
Support internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis
Manage budget baseline and funding analysis
Conduct cost risk analysis and assessment and prepare visibility reports
Prepare government cost performance reports
Review performance measurement variance analysis
Develop and analyze estimates to complete
Participate in the standard EVMS rhythm
Prepare month-end reports
Review EAC changes and validate their incorporation into the EVMS system
Maintain major subcontract/GP cost and schedule baselines
Assist analysts supporting CAMs with WBS alignment, time phasing, 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, and/or industry related field for Level 3
Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 6 years experience in Business Management, finance, accounting, and/or industry related field for Level 4
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period
Experience with business systems such as SAP and Cobra
Financial forecasting experience with EVMS and government cost reporting
Experience with AOP and LRSP processes preferred
Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR preferred
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Ability to work on-site daily in San Diego, El Segundo, or Palmdale, California
Travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Flexible work arrangements
Learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
Work/life balance
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 schedule
401K matching program
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available