Principal Program Material Cost Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Provide assistance and guidance for implementation of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $77,000 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and compliance with Department of Defense guidelines, alongside strong financial analysis and forecasting capabilities. Proficient in managing budgets, schedules, and variance analysis while supporting Integrated Product Teams and ensuring effective communication across stakeholders.

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Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Financial AnalysisMicrosoft Office ProficiencySAP ExperienceMaterial Cost Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingEstimate at Completion (EAC) ForecastsVariance AnalysisWBS AlignmentCost Baseline ManagementMonthly Performance MeasurementBudget PreparationSchedule DevelopmentGroup Pegging and Distribution (GPD)Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing PeersTeam CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CobraMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret ClearanceProgram Access

Industry Keywords

Department of Defense ComplianceIntegrated Product Teams (IPTs)Control Account Managers (CAMs)Cost ManagementSupply Chain Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide assistance and guidance for implementation of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs)
Ensure compliance with Department of Defense EVMS guidelines and the Autonomous Systems Division EVM System
Prepare month-end reports
Develop and review Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts
Incorporate changes into the EVMS system to maintain Major Subcontract and General Procurement cost and schedule baselines
Assist 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
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work
Perform or assist with funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
Analyze material data and arrange meetings with control account managers to review data
Provide support to Integrated Product Teams and Cost Management Managers
Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and suppliers
Plan and schedule own activities, influence peers and internal customers, and lead small teams as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain and/or industry related field
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable period
Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period
Demonstrated working knowledge of EVMS with subcontract experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with business systems such as SAP and Cobra
Financial forecasting and/or material accounting experience preferred
Experience with Group Pegging and Distribution (GPD) preferred
Working knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems preferred
Material Cost Management experience preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly collaborative workplace
Inclusive, family environment
Work/life balance
Excellent benefits/healthcare
9/80 schedule
401K matching
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonus
Potential eligibility for annual bonuses
Potential eligibility for Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions