Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (Level 3) to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.
What you’ll bring
Inspire and help create a culture of continuous learning and process improvement
Strong organizational, problem solving, and follow through abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders, professionals, and management
What you’ll do
Partner with segment level program analysts to standardize IPMDAR ( Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report ) supplier integration and validation across Sentinel
Keep dashboards up to date and conduct regular process audits
Monitor supplier EV (Earned Value) reporting and support DECM (DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics) metric justifications, providing coaching to segment teams
Assist with internal and external audits
Manage additional tasks related to effective oversight of FFP (Firm-Fixed-Price) /T&M (Time and Materials) suppliers as needed
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related professional experience; Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience, 1 year experience with PhD, OR 9 years of related professional experience with a high school diploma
Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
Experience using Microsoft office suite, such as Excel, Word, and Power Point
Experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years)
- 3+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
- Experience with Primavera P6 and Power BI dashboards
- Aerospace/Defense Industry experience.
- Awareness of subcontracts and IWO agreements
- Strong analytical ability.
- Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years related experience; Master's with 3 years, PhD with 1 year, or 9 years with high school diploma
- Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with SAP and SAP Business Warehouse
- Experience with Deltek Cobra
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- Willingness/ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Experience with Earned Value (EV) reporting and familiarity with EVMS concepts
- Support for supplier integration, dashboards, audits, and DECM metric justifications
- Preferred: Active DoD Secret clearance (investigation within past 6 years)
- Preferred: 3+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
- Preferred: Experience with Primavera P6 and Power BI dashboards
- Preferred: Aerospace/Defense industry experience and awareness of subcontracts/IWO agreements
- Preferred: Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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.
