Principal Program Cost Control Analyst

Relocation Assistance No relocation assistance available Clearance Required No Travel Yes, 10% of the time. Job Overview We’re looking for you to join our team as a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) based out of Buffalo, NY supporting our Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability division. This is a full-time onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule. Responsibilities Partner with key program stakeholders to create and analyze reports, work on invoicing opportunities, and assist with monthly/quarterly tasks such as EACs, IPRS, and financial forecasts. Interface with program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs), and business managers to provide financial support and analysis, including budgets, schedules for contract work, funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis. Monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control systems, performing Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as WBS development, budget baseline creation, cost risk analysis/assessment, visibility reports, variance analysis, and estimate development. Prepare analytical reports to ensure contracts remain within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines, maintain accurate expenditure records, project future expenditures, and submit timely requests for additional funding. Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management; assist with the Annual Operating Plan, Resource Plan, and Long Range Strategic Plan activities; and prepare financial inputs for internal reports and presentations (IPRS, dashboards, BARs, etc.). Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related professional experience. Consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of a degree requirement. Experience with Earned Value Management. Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis. Strong PC skills, specifically Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting). U.S. Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Experience with government contracting across different contract types. Experience with profit & loss reports on government programs. Experience with cost analysis reports. Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret level clearance. Benefits and Compensation Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and additional benefits such as Education Assistance, Training and Development, and supports the 9/80 work schedule. The primary level salary range is $85,600.00 – $128,400.00. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and additional incentives depending on the position. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr