2027 Associate Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst/Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Layton, UT

4d•$54,400 - $98,300

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst or Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst at level 1 or level 2. The position is part of the Business Management Organization within the Aeronautics Systems sector and is located in Layton, Utah. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, and final approved clearance and Program Special Access are required to start. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. Travel is expected 10% of the time. The analyst establishes and monitors cost control systems and contract schedules, analyzes contract performance against agreed parameters and government cost-control guidelines, and prepares budgets, schedules, financial analyses, and program plans. The role also assesses schedule risks, tracks funding and expenditures, and incorporates contractual changes into cost and schedule control systems. The level 1 role requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, completed or expected by August 2027. The level 2 role requires a master's degree in a related field, completed or expected by August 2027, or a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience. Pay ranges are $54,400–$81,600 for level 1 and $65,500–$98,300 for level 2.

Requirements

For level 1: Be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
For level 1: Major in or have majored in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
For level 2: Be completing or have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, or have a completed bachelor's degree and two years of related experience.
For level 2: Major in or have majored in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Have an active U.S. Government security clearance.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company; final approved clearance and Program Special Access are required to start.
Be a U.S. citizen, as required for the security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
Previous internship, co-op, or other work experience.
Leadership and teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and participation in professional, community, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

Set up cost control systems and monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost schedule control system.
Analyze contract performance and prepare reports to ensure contracts comply with negotiated parameters and government cost-control guidelines.
Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform or assist with financial analyses, including funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analyses.
Prepare program plans that capture and schedule program requirements and statements of work.
Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
Maintain expenditure records, direct preparation of expenditure projections, and submit timely requests to the government for additional funding.
Incorporate contractual changes into control systems and monitor outstanding work to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.