2026 Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst - Elkton MD

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required. Travel: 10% of the time.

About the role

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. This position is located at our Defense Systems Sector in Elkton, MD, within the Propulsion Systems & Control Business Unit of the Weapon Systems Division.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver a monthly Integrated Master Plan and Schedule (IMP/IMS) from inception through project completion, ensuring alignment with IMS objectives.
• Integrate Work Breakdown Structures, Statements of Work, deliverables, and resources into the master schedule efficiently and on time.
• Support management of the program’s supplier base and internal functional disciplines through the IMS, providing daily monitoring and status updates to the Project Manager for critical-path tasks.
• Input Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data and generate required financial control reports, prepare monthly operational review packages, and assist in reporting division performance to executive management.
• Investigate deviations from the plan or unusual results, and actively participate in, lead, and support schedule reviews and metric reporting as requested by management.

Requirements

• Be completing or have completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution by August 2026.
• Majoring in or have majored in Business, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
• Experience or coursework in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Experience or coursework in Microsoft Project or Open Plan.
• Experience or coursework in data analytics.
• Experience or coursework in data entry.

Pay

• Level 1: $60,200 - $90,200
• Level 2: $72,400 - $108,600