Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst for its Corporate Office. This role will be responsible for leading all phases of multiple internal corporate level projects from inception through completion. You will be responsible for operating in a team environment with multiple business management functions at the corporate office and collaborating with CIDO. This role will also be a key contributor to Northrop Grumman’s digital transformation efforts.
This position will be located in Falls Church, VA, with possible teleworking options. This position will report to the Corporate Director of Business Management.
Position Summary / Responsibilities
- Provide project management and schedule development of various internal projects to ensure successful completion of tasks, milestones and final delivery or completion of projects.
- Support project plan development to ensure projects meet the overall objectives and deliver on business value.
- Lead and direct cross-functional teams, stakeholders, development teams and end users (as pertains to applications), ensuring tasks and actions are completed on time.
- Monitor, measure and report on project performance and resource availability.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders and executive leadership, communicating status, risks and recommendations.
- Review and refine tasking to maintain efficient project workflows, proactively resolve issues, and drive timely project progression.
- Contribute to projects by providing business management insight and support.
Key Characteristics Required for Success:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including direct interaction with senior leadership.
- Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts in a team environment.
- Proactive approach to identifying issues, performing root-cause analysis, and clearly communicating potential impediments to initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree is required, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in business management or an MS Degree and 6 years of experience in business management.
- Experience leading the development of a schedule and achieving key requirements.
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and integrated master schedules (MS Project) and TRIO.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve a single objective.
- Experience and knowledge in finance, financial applications and tool development.
- Experience and knowledge in SAP S4.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exceptional people skills and ability to influence decision making at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent strategic thinking demonstrated consultative skills working in a dynamic and matrix environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years relevant business management experience (or MS degree and 6 years).
- Experience leading development of schedules and achieving key requirements.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, integrated master schedules (MS Project) and TRIO.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve a single objective.
- Experience and knowledge in finance, financial applications, and tool development.
- Experience and knowledge in SAP S4.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- Proactive approach to identifying issues, performing root-cause analysis, and communicating impediments.
- Exceptional people skills and ability to influence decision making at all levels.
- Excellent strategic thinking and consultative skills in a dynamic matrix environment.
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.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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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.








