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

Northrop GrummanNorthrop GrummanLayton, Utah, United States
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Posted

9/15/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$54k - $98k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The analyst will monitor and control program costs and schedules to ensure compliance with government guidelines and contract parameters. They are responsible for preparing budgets, conducting financial analyses, and performing schedule risk assessments to mitigate potential project issues.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold or be completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field by August 2027. An active U.S. Government Security Clearance is required to start, and U.S. citizenship is a mandatory prerequisite.

Key skills

Cost controlSchedule controlFinancial analysisBudgetingVariance analysisSchedule risk assessmentContract managementFunding projectionsReportingData analysis

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About Northrop Grumman

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

87,629

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.

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Finance & AccountingGovernment & Public SectorManagement & LeadershipEngineering

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst/ Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst. This position can be filled at a level 1 or level 2. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems sector in Layton, UT. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Business Management Organization. Roles and Responsibilities to include but not limited to: Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports 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 to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines. Basic Qualifications for an Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A01): A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027. Be majoring in or having majored in a Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Active U.S. Government Security Clearance Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access will be required to start. Basic Qualifications for Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A02): Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 or a completed Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience. Be majoring in or having majored in a Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Active U.S. Government Security Clearance Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access will be required to start. Preferred Qualifications Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular). Pay Range Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A01): $54,400 - $81,600 Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A02): $65,500 - $98,300 campusjobs 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.

Requirements

  • Cost control
  • Schedule control
  • Financial analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Variance analysis
  • Schedule risk assessment
  • Contract management
  • Funding projections
  • Reporting
  • Data analysis

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance

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