Principal Program Cost and Control Analyst

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.   Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong. Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Principal Program Cost & Control Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will provide cost support for program activities within our Aeronautics Sector. This position will be located on site daily in Melbourne, FL. Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Setting up cost control system, monitoring and controlling costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system Performing analyses and preparing reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters Preparing budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assisting in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis Preparing program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled Monitoring funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and preparation of expenditure projections Monthly material and subcontract financial forecasting Incorporating contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines Performing miscellaneous financial analysis including monthly financial reporting/forecasting and monthly EACs Continually assessing and improving financial reporting processes to enhance efficiencies Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields OR a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in program control, cost planning, business, finance, budgeting and/or similar industry related fields Experience in Government Contracting with Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience using Earned Value Tools Experience with Microsoft Excel Financial or accounting experience Your