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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst 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.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Setting up cost control system, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
- Performing analysis and preparing reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
- Preparing budgets and schedules for contract work and performing and/or assisting 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 in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
- Requires a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience; 3 years with a master's degree; or 9 years of related experience may be accepted with a HS Diploma (or equivalent) in lieu of a degree
- Requires experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI
- Requires experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra, MS Project, and/or OneIWO
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
- Aerospace/Defense industry experience
- Experience with subcontracts and IWO agreements
- 3+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
- Experience working in Deltek Cobra
- 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
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00The 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
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related experience (or master's degree plus 3 years; or 9 years related experience with HS diploma)
- Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Experience with Power BI
- Experience with SAP and SAP Business Warehouse
- Experience with Deltek Cobra, MS Project, and/or OneIWO
- Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Aerospace/Defense industry experience
- Experience with subcontracts and IWO agreements
- 3+ years Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience / experience working in Deltek Cobra
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
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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