Program Cost Control Analyst – Finance

Northrop Grumman

Program Cost Control Analyst managing budgets and financial analyses at Northrop Grumman. Supporting national and global security missions with a focus on cost control systems and audits.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeGilbert • Arizona, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,500 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

cost control systemEarned Value Metric (EVM)Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)budget baselinecost risk analysisfinancial analysisreport preparationcost schedule controlestimates to complete

Soft Skills

negotiation supportanalytical skillscommunication skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

Industry Keywords

auditscontract managementgovernment cost control guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support
Perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
Experience with financial analysis or reporting
Experience with MS Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business