Northrop Grumman · 4 hours ago
Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $114K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in the aerospace and defense industry, seeking a Program Cost & Schedule Control Analyst to join their team. The role involves providing cost support for program activities, including setting up cost control systems, preparing budgets, and performing financial analyses to ensure contracts are within agreed-upon parameters.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Setting up cost control system, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
Performing analyses and preparing reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters
Preparing budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assisting in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
Preparing program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled
Monitoring funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and preparation of expenditure projections
Monthly material and subcontract financial forecasting
Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
Performing miscellaneous financial analysis including monthly financial reporting/forecasting and monthly EACs
Continually assessing and improving financial reporting processes to enhance efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years professional work experience OR a Master's Degree with relevant experience
Microsoft Office experience, including MS Excel, will be needed for the role
Financial or accounting experience
Ability to work onsite daily in San Diego or Palmdale, CA
Active DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access prior to start
Preferred
Experience with SAP, Deltek Cobra/MPM
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) Department of Defense (DoD) experience
Aerospace, Space, or Defense industry experience on a production contract
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 schedule
401K matching program
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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