Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst - Level 2 or 3

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Magna, UT, USA
In-Office
66K-122K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manages cost and schedule control systems for contracts, including budgets, forecasts, funding profiles, variance analyses, earned value reporting, expenditure projections, program planning, and quarterly estimates at completion. The role maintains realistic cost and schedule baselines, incorporates scope changes, monitors contract performance, and improves financial reporting processes. Level 2 requires a bachelor’s degree with two years’ experience or a master’s degree; Level 3 requires greater experience and earned value management knowledge.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst – Level 2 or 3, your role at Magna, UT will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security.  Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   


This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position can be filled at a Level 2 or 3.


In this role, the selected candidate will:

  • 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 Program Scope 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

Basic Qualifications for Level 2: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years professional work experience – OR – Master’s Degree and 0+ years professional work experience 
  • Microsoft Office experience, including MS Excel, will be needed for the role 
  • Financial or accounting experience 

Basic Qualifications for Level 3: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years professional work experience – OR – Master’s Degree and 3+ years professional work experience 
  • Microsoft Office experience, including MS Excel, will be needed for the role 
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) 
  • 4+ years of financial or accounting experience 

  

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:  

  • Experience with 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 
  • Earned Value Management Experience (EVMS)
  • Experience planning, forecasting, and executing capital investments

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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 and 2+ years of professional work experience for Level 2, or master’s degree and 0+ years of professional work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional work experience for Level 3, or master’s degree and 3+ years of professional work experience
  • Microsoft Office experience, including Microsoft Excel
  • Financial or accounting experience
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management for Level 3
  • 4+ years of financial or accounting experience for Level 3
  • Experience with Deltek CostPoint, Deltek Cobra or MPM, and 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
  • Earned Value Management System experience
  • Experience planning, forecasting, and executing capital investments

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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