2027 Associate Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst/Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst/ Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst. This position can be filled at a level 1 or level 2. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems sector in Layton, UT.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Business Management Organization.
Roles and Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled.
Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A01):
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
Be majoring in or having majored in a Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access will be required to start.
Basic Qualifications for Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A02):
Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 or a completed Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience.
Be majoring in or having majored in a Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access will be required to start.
Preferred Qualifications
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Pay Range
Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A01): $54,400 - $81,600
Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A02): $65,500 - $98,300
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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, completed or expected by August 2027
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, completed or expected by August 2027; alternatively, a bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience
- Active U.S. Government Security Clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access
- Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access before starting
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
- Previous internship, co-op, or other work experience
- Leadership, teamwork, interpersonal communication, and professional or extracurricular activities
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