Associate Program Cost and Control Analyst – San Diego CA

Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for future generations. We look for bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and have fun along the way.

• Set up cost control systems, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed‑upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled.
• Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by December 2025.
• Major in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access required to start.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution or completed Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience by December 2025.
• Major in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access required to start.

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co‑op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, interpersonal communication skills, and activities.

Associate Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A01): $61,200 to $91,800
Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (A02): $73,900 to $110,900

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, PTO, and additional benefits.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.