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Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst - Level 2

Northrop Grumman

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Top Secret
$75,800 - $113,800
Unspecified
Finance
Redondo Beach, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 is welcome. As a Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2 you will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

Our Program Cost Control Analyst 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.

This position is in Redondo Beach, CA and does not offer an option of teleworking or working from an alternate location. The incumbent selected must work on site in Redondo Beach, CA.

The selected candidate will serve in a Cost Analyst role for multiple contractual research and development (CRAD) programs as well as manage strategic internal R&D (IRAD) projects and will be responsible for numerous aspects of the program including cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program, and interfacing with internal and external customers, and support organizations.

The selected candidate will also be responsible for helping product divisions expand their customer base, identify growth opportunities, and play significant role in bid and proposal activities. Interfacing with the rest of the division to identify technology mature enough to pull into other IRAD and CRAD projects will also be required.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Ability to use financial systems, to learn basic understanding of EVMS principles and hands-on cost performance reporting/analysis skills
  • Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; Work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus
  • Provide data management and analysis skills with working knowledge of Excel/ PowerPoint to represent data visually
  • May develop and deliver presentations


Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program Access(es) within a reasonable period as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of stated professional experience - OR - Master's degree - OR - an additional 4+ years of stated experience with a High School diploma in lieu of degree
  • Experience with financial analysis or reporting
  • Experience with MS Office Suite
  • Requires an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top-Secret Clearance and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access at the time of application


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration
  • Defense industry experience
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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