Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

This is an onsite position located in Linthicum, MD offering a 9/80 work schedule. U.S. citizenship and a current, active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance are required. Domestic travel is expected up to 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst to join our team in one of the following sector divisions:

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

The Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst will provide program planning and financial control support, interfacing with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs), and business managers to meet program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work.
• Assist in financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systems.
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment, and visibility reports.
• Develop and analyze estimates to complete.
• Ensure contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines by performing analysis and preparing reports.
• Maintain accurate records of expenditures, prepare expenditure projections, and submit timely requests for additional funding.
• 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 (IPRS, Dashboards, BARs, etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional experience OR a Master's degree with 6 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, or SAP.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience in training and mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

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

Pay

Primary level salary range: $112,200.00 – $168,200.00. 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 position follows a 9/80 work schedule.