Northrop Grumman

Program Cost and Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman$65K — $98K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Financial or accounting experience
  • Ability to obtain a secret clearance
  • Familiarity with cost planning and budgeting

Responsibilities

  • Set up cost control systems and monitor costs and schedules
  • Perform analyses to ensure contracts stay within budget
  • Prepare budgets and schedules for contracts
  • Monitor funding availability and maintain accurate expenditure records
  • Conduct monthly financial forecasting for materials and subcontracts
  • Incorporate contractual changes into control systems
  • Enhance financial reporting processes for greater efficiency

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for learning and exposure to various projects
  • Friendly team environment
  • Excellent work/life balance
  • Exceptional benefits including healthcare
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • Great 401K matching program
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems - Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We're the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what's possible.

Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you're driven to invent the future, build what's next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Program Cost & Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will provide cost support for program activities within our Aeronautics Sector. This position will be located on site daily in Melbourne, FL.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • 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


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields OR a Master's Degree
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Financial or accounting experience
  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated US government secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with SAP S4, Deltek Cobra/MPM
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • US Government defense experience
  • Aerospace, Space, or Defense industry experience on a production contract


#AS-FA3

#Blue

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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