Sentinel- Program / Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (18574)

Northrop Grumman

Roy, USonsite$66k-$122k/yrPosted Aug 5, 2026
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About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program or Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2 or 3) to support the Sentinel Program. This position will be located at our Roy, UT facility supporting the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division our Defense System Sector.

What you will get to do:

Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled. Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Setup, monitoring, and controlling program costs and schedules

Performing analyses and preparing reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters

Preparing budgets and schedules for contract work

Incorporating contracts changes into control systems

Estimate to completion and forecast related activities

Performing miscellaneous financial analysis as required

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 2) or Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3)

Program Cost and Schedule Control analyst Level 2

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years OR a Master's degree with 0 years professional Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace & Defense Business-related experience. A high school diploma/equivalent with 6+ years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tool, Business Intelligence & Analytics tool, Project Management & Planning tool and/or Collaboration & Integration tools.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst Level 3

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years OR a Master's degree with 3 years professional Business, Finance, Accounting, Cost Accounting and/or Aerospace & Defense Business-related experience. A high school diploma/equivalent with 9+ years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Experience with MS Office Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Experience with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tool, Business Intelligence & Analytics tool, Project Management & Planning tool and/or Collaboration & Integration tools.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Aerospace/Defense Industry experience

Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years)

Experience with Excel (including Pivot tables, V-look Up, VBA and/or Macros)

Experience working in Earned Value Management

1 or more years' experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) Principals and applying Earned Value Techniques in an Aerospace & Defense environment; EVM Certification will be accepted in lieu of one year experience

Experience with EVMS Software (i.e., SAP, SAP BW, Deltek Cobra, Open Plan, MPM, Acumen One IWO, Primavera P6)

Experience managing and analyzing project costs using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Strong analytical abilities, effective management of competing priorities and deadlines, and excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.

Compensation

This Teacher role pays $66k-$122k/yr. Within typical range for teacher roles in United States.

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