Sr Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst
Quick Summary
Develop from inception, maintain and deliver a monthly integrated master plan and schedule (IMP/IMS) through completion to meet project IMS objectives Integrate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS),
As a Sr Principal Program Cost Scheduling Control Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting our strategic and space related business programs. This position will work very closely with Northrop Grumman program management, operational leaders, and internal and external customers.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following tasks:
Develop from inception, maintain and deliver a monthly integrated master plan and schedule (IMP/IMS) through completion to meet project IMS objectives
Integrate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), statement of Work (SOW), Teams, Deliverables, and resources into the Master Schedule in an efficient and timely manner
Support Material Program Manager and Supply Chain in the management of program supplier base through the IMS and provide daily monitoring and status to the PM for critical path tasks daily
Input EVMS requirements and reports to financial control as required.
Support the preparation of monthly operational review packages
Working with the program team to integrate project cost with scheduled activity.
Providing monthly / quarterly reporting and analysis to support business processes.
Assist in planning and forecasting program schedule and cost performance. Prepare future strategic plans.
Serving as a resource to management in understanding results by reporting and investigating variances.
Analyzing business processes and making recommendations to improve process efficiency and support continuous improvement.
Identifying potential profit impacts to programs, and making recommendations for mitigation and improving profit margin
Preparing and tracking key performance metrics to direct management
Requirements
~1 min readThis position emphasized skills and experience. Must have 12 or more years of scheduling experience in lieu of degree. Will also consider a Bachelor’s degree in related field and 8 years of experience; or Master' degree in related field with 6 years of experience.
Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheet applications and databases (e.g. MS Office applications).
Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships with others.
Possess excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills.
Independent self-starter and proactive contributor. Seeks to continually improve business processes and add value.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines. Organize deliverables in a clean and presentable format.
Must be able to work onsite in Elkton, MD
Prior team participation experience (professional/community/extracurricular)
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups
Aerospace and/or DoD intern/working experience
Knowledge of Earned value management systems (EVMS)
Experience executing programs with contractual EVMS requirements.
Prior Experience with Deltek applications (CostPoint, Cobra, OpenPlan, PM Compass).
Experience with business intelligence platforms and tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
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- October 6, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
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