Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

This is an onsite position based in Linthicum, MD offering a 9/80 work schedule. Current, active DoD Secret security clearance is required to start. Domestic travel is expected (10% of the time). Relocation assistance is not available.

About the role

This requisition represents multiple existing opportunities within our Mission Systems Sector Business Management organization. As a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA), you will provide program planning and financial control support within one of the following divisions:

• Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division
• Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division
• Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIS) Division

Responsibilities

• Interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs), and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systems, including performing Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as:
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
  • Budget baseline establishment
  • Cost risk analysis and assessment
  • Visibility reports development and analysis
  • Estimates to complete
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines, including:
  • Maintaining accurate records of expenditures
  • Directing preparation of expenditure projections
  • Submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government
• Support audits and reviews as requested by programs, customers, and company management.
• Support Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activities.
• Prepare financial inputs for internal reports and presentations (e.g., IPRS, Dashboards, BARs).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience OR a Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience.
• Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis.
• Strong PC skills, specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting).
• Current, active DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, or SAP.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan
• Savings plan (401k)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Education assistance and training/development opportunities
• 9/80 work schedule (where available)
• Additional benefits including life and disability insurance

Pay

Primary level salary range: $89,900.00 – $134,900.00. The final offer considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Schedule

This is an onsite position offering a 9/80 work schedule (e.g., every other Friday off).