Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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 — 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 4 (Senior Principal) you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? Northrop Grumman’s Business Management Team has an opening for a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst – Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be on-site in Redondo Beach, California. This role is not offering telework or hybrid telework. Our Senior Principal Program Cost Control Analyst for the Space Sector will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting and variance analysis. You will also work to ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation for expenditure projections and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. To be considered for this role, you must have U.S. Citizenship with an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret clearance and or Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI) upon application. Your Role and Impact: Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete Lead for multiple Integrated Project Teams (IPTS) Partner with finance lead on upcoming proposals and support Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Other duties as assigned Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of stated professional experience – OR – Master’s degree and 6 years of stated professional experience Will consider an additional 4 years of stated experience in lieu of degree Active DoD TS Clearance and or SCI access Experience with financial analysis or reporting Experience with MS Office Suite Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration Defense industry experience Military Leadership Experience Program Cost Control experience Experience with FAR/DFAR Experience with Costpoint, Cobra, Primavera or SAP Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 The 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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