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Northrop Grumman Weapons System Division is currently seeking a Sr Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst to join our team in Plymouth, MN. The position will be located in Plymouth, MN.
Position Summary:
Prepare and present Estimate at Completion financial status in support of Corporate requirements on a quarterly basis
Estimate monthly sales and operating margin by analyzing direct labor hours, raw material dollars, and other direct costs
Assist Financial Shared Services (FSS) with invoicing
Track and forecast invoice submissions and cash receipts monthly
Manage the day-to-day financial requirements for multiple projects
Work with the program team and support required program meetings
Maintain project detail with Deltek/Costpoint
Support customer required reporting requirements
Forecast and analyze manpower needs based on current and proposed program budgets
Basic Requirements Sr Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4):
This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of experience and knowledge of progressive experience in finance. Bachelor's degree with 8 years or Master's degree with 6 years of experience and knowledge of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance or related field
Strong computer skills with high-level Excel skills, specifically the ability to work with pivot tables, lookup functions, and conditional formatting
Must be a US citizen
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred Requirements:
Analytical skills
Presentation skills
Organizational/Time Management skills and ability to multitask
Self-motivated and works well in team environment
Experience with Earned Value Management System reporting
Skills Required
- Education: High school diploma +12 years OR Bachelor's +8 years OR Master's +6 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Progressive experience in Accounting, Finance or related field
- High-level Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, conditional formatting)
- Experience with Deltek/Costpoint
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Experience with Earned Value Management System reporting
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Organizational and time management skills, ability to multitask
- Self-motivated and works well in a team 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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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.






