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Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop GrummanHuntsville, AL + 1 other locationPosted Oct 8, 2026 ยท open 18 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeSeniorSecret$81K - $141K

Before you apply

U.S. citizenship required
Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
Secret clearance
The employer will sponsor the clearance.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience or training can stand in for the degree.
Travel up to 10%
The share of time spent travelling, as the posting states it.
No relocation assistance
The posting says relocation isn't offered.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work โ€” and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3) to join our Operating Unit (OU) organization. This role may be based at any of the following locations: McLean, VA; Huntsville, AL; Linthicum, MD; Rocket Center, WV; Orlando, FL; or Elkton, MD.

The Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst will support the InSITE and NOVASTAR programs in the Mission Data Management (MDM) operating unit (OU). The analysts will interface with program managers, functional management, and business managers to provide financial support and analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • Support program cost control and forecasting
  • Support program invoicing review for accuracy and completeness
  • Support coordination of multiple IWO relationships between the program and other sectors
  • Contribute to monthly rolling forecast updates
  • Submit SAPFast updates when new customer modifications are received
  • Support miscellaneous program efforts as applicable

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis or industry related fields; or 9 Years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis or industry related in lieu of degree.
  • Strong computer skills with high-level Excel skills (i.e. working with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting)
  • Experience with SAP
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
  • Must be able to work onsite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Program cost control experience
  • Experience setting up/managing IWOs
  • Experience with NGFP/COGNOS
  • Experience with NGDS SAPFast process
  • Experience with PLSC
  • Experience with Earned Value Management and/or EVMS Software (Cobra)
  • Defense Industry Experience
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00The 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.

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL + 1 other location
Salary
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00
Type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Required Skills
ExcelPivot TablesVLOOKUPConditional FormattingSAPCost ControlForecastingFinancial AnalysisInvoicing ReviewIWO Management
Preferred Skills
Program Cost ControlNGFPCOGNOSSAPFastPLSCEarned Value ManagementCobraDefense Industry
Benefits
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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