Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (18206)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Senior Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (level 4) to join its Business Management team in Roy, UT OR Huntsville, AL. This is a full time on-site position.

The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

What you will get to do:

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

The selected person will:

• Establish, configure, and maintain a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated cost-schedule control infrastructure for the SLCM-N program, ensuring full DoD and contract compliance.

• Lead the development, update, and sustain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), incorporating contractual changes and baseline adjustments.

• Apply EVMS and performance-measurement-baseline concepts across multiple control accounts, providing expert analysis of cost-schedule integration and forecasting (ETC/EAC).

• Conduct comprehensive schedule-risk assessments and devise mitigation strategies that influence program-level decisions.

• Produce, review, and present internal and external variance-analysis reports (budget baseline, funding forecasts, cost-risk assessments, IPMDARs, IPMRs, CFSRs, CCDR/CSDRs) to senior leadership and government stakeholders.

• Prepare and submit all required government cost-performance reports and briefings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to DoD reporting standards.

• Drive continuous-process improvement initiatives; design and implement moderate-to-complex solutions that enhance reporting methods, data integrity, and decision support.

• Serve as senior liaison to program managers, functional managers, Cost Account Managers, and external customers; act as technical advisor and consultant on cost-schedule matters.

• Mentor junior cost-schedule analysts, providing guidance on EVMS practices, data analysis, and stakeholder communication.

• Oversee multiple high-visibility assignments with minimal supervision, proactively flagging issues, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with program objectives.

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.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 8 years of Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace and Defense Business-related experience, a Masters degree with 6 years of experience. A high school diploma/equivalent with 12 yrs experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience supporting DoD contracts and Integrated Master Schedules, including the preparation of Earned Value cost-schedule reports (IPMDARs, IPMRs, CFSRs, CCDR/CSDRs).

• Proven experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP), SAP Business Warehouse, and Earned Value Management tools such as Deltek Cobra/MPM; advanced Excel (macros/VBA) skill set.

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.

• 5 + years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience on complex, high value defense programs.

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman contracts processes and procedures.

• Experience assessing and integrating supplier/IWO data into prime contractor business systems.

• Ability to lead CAMs and suppliers through Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)

• Aerospace/defense industry experience, including work with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) CDRLs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to brief senior internal and external audiences.

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.