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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program or Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2 or 3) to support the Sentinel Program. This position will be located at our Roy, UT facility supporting the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division our Defense System Sector.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Setup, monitoring, and controlling program costs and schedules
Performing analyses and preparing reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters
Preparing budgets and schedules for contract work
Incorporating contracts changes into control systems
Estimate and completion and forecast related activities
Performing miscellaneous financial analysis as required
This requisition may be filled at either the Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 2) or Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst level (level 3)
Basic Qualifications Level 2 Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years OR a Master's degree with 0 years professional Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace & Defense Business-related experience. 6+ years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel (including Pivot tables and V-look ups)
Experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tool, Business Intelligence & Analytics tool, Project Management & Planning tool and/or Collaboration & Integration tools.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access as required by business needs.
Basic Qualifications Level 3 Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years OR a Master's degree with 3 years professional Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace & Defense Business-related experience. 9+ years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel(including Pivot tables, V-look Up)
Experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tool, Business Intelligence & Analytics tool, Project Management & Planning tool and/or Collaboration & Integration tools.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access as required by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
Experience with EVMS Software (i.e., SAP, SAP BW, Deltek Cobra, Open Plan, MPM, Acumen One IWO, Primavera P6)
Experience with EVMS Software (i.e., SAP, SAP BW, Deltek Cobra, Open Plan, MPM, Acumen One IWO, Primavera P6)
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman contracts processes and procedures.
Aerospace/defense industry experience
Experience managing and analyzing project costs using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience, or master's degree with 0 years, in business, finance, accounting, cost accounting, or aerospace and defense business-related fields for Level 2
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, or master's degree with 3 years, in business, finance, accounting, cost accounting, or aerospace and defense business-related fields for Level 3
- 6+ years of related experience may substitute for the Level 2 degree requirement
- 9+ years of related experience may substitute for the Level 3 degree requirement
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
- Experience with an ERP, business intelligence and analytics, project management and planning, or collaboration and integration tool
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access as required by business needs
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
- Experience with EVMS software such as SAP, SAP BW, Deltek Cobra, Open Plan, MPM, Acumen One IWO, or Primavera P6
- Familiarity with Northrop Grumman contract processes and procedures
- Aerospace or defense industry experience
- Experience managing and analyzing project costs using a Work Breakdown Structure
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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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