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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 work schedule.
What You’ll Get to Do
This requisition represents multiple existing opportunities within our Mission Systems sector Business Management organization. If selected, the Principal Program Cost Control Analyst will provide support within one of four divisions as determined by business need, candidate background, and experience.
The Program Cost Analyst (PCA) partners with program managers, functional leads, cost‑account managers and business managers to deliver financial support and analysis that meet program needs. The role creates budgets and schedules for contract work, conducts funding‑profile, sales‑outlook, cash‑forecast and variance analyses, and manages Earned Value Management tasks—including WBS development, baseline budgeting, cost‑risk assessment and estimates‑to‑complete reporting. The PCA monitors contract costs and schedules against validated cost‑schedule control systems, ensures compliance with negotiated terms and government cost‑control guidelines, maintains accurate expenditure records, prepares projection reports, and submits timely funding requests. Additionally, the PCA supports audits, contributes to the Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan and Long‑Range Strategic Plan, and supplies financial data for internal reports and presentations such as IPRS, dashboards and BARs.
Positions are contingent upon funding.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration such as Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management or Marketing, or a related field (e.g., Mathematics, Risk Management) with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience, or a Master's degree in Business Administration or Business related degree with 3 years of related professional experience from an accredited institution.
Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
Minimum of 1 year of experience with Earned Value Management.
Minimum of 1 year of experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis.
Strong Microsoft Office skills specifically excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting).
US Citizenship required.
The ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP.
A current/active DoD Secret security clearance.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00The 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.