Program Cost Control Analyst – Level 3

Northrop Grumman

. Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,600 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial analysis, with a strong ability to prepare budgets, schedules, and reports while ensuring compliance with government cost control guidelines. Proficient in utilizing accounting systems and tools like SAP and Cobra to support program control and financial planning.

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Earned Value Management (EVM)Financial AnalysisProgram Cost ControlSAPCobra

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Hard Skills

Budget PreparationVariance AnalysisExpenditure ProjectionsCost Risk AnalysisWBS DevelopmentEarned Value Data ReportingFinancial ReportingCash ForecastingEAC DevelopmentNegotiation Support

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationFact-Finding

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteAccounting SystemsEV SystemsCognos

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryFAR/DFARFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)32 EVM Guidelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work
Assist with funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting and variance analysis
Maintain accurate expenditure records
Direct preparation of expenditure projections
Submit timely requests for additional government funding
Support intercompany programs and the site General Manager
Prepare month-end reports, including full Earned Value data
Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks, including WBS development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment, visibility reports, estimates to complete, and variance analysis research and reporting
Analyze and prepare reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines
Develop and review EACs
Brief the customer on monthly Earned Value deliverables
Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management
Provide fact-finding and negotiation support
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of business management or program control experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of business management or program control experience
An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Experience with accounting systems and EV systems
Experience with financial analysis or reporting
Experience with MS Office Suite
No clearance required to start
Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration preferred
Defense industry experience preferred
Program Cost Control experience preferred
SAP and/or Cobra experience preferred
Experience with FAR/DFAR preferred
Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) preferred
Experience with Cognos preferred
Experience with the 32 EVM Guidelines preferred
Experience leading a team preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Potential overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses