Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst - Finance, Level 2 or Level 3, located in Magna, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Setting up cost control system, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
- Performing analyses and preparing reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters
- Preparing budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assisting in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
- Preparing program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
- Monitoring funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and preparation of expenditure projections
- Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
- Performing miscellaneous financial analysis including monthly financial reporting/forecasting and quarterly EACs
- Continually assessing and improving financial reporting processes to enhance efficiencies
This requisition may be filled at a Level 2 or 3.
Basic Qualification Level 2:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years professional work experience – OR – Master’s Degree
- Additional 4+ years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree
- Microsoft Office experience, including MS Excel, will be needed for the role
- Financial or accounting experience
Basic Qualification Level 3:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years professional work experience – OR – Master’s Degree and 3+ years professional work experience
- Additional 4+ years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree
- Microsoft Office experience, including MS Excel, will be needed for the role
- Financial or accounting experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP, Deltek CostPoint, Deltek Cobra/MPM, Oracle Primavera
- Department of Defense (DoD) experience
- Aerospace, Space, or Defense industry experience
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
- Experience working with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional work experience for Level 2, or master's degree
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional work experience for Level 3, or master's degree and 3+ years of professional work experience
- Additional 4+ years of experience may substitute for a degree
- Microsoft Office experience, including Microsoft Excel
- Financial or accounting experience
- Experience with SAP, Deltek CostPoint, Deltek Cobra/MPM, or Oracle Primavera
- Department of Defense experience
- Aerospace, space, or defense industry experience
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
- Experience with Earned Value Management
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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