Sr. Principal/Staff Program Cost Sched Ctrl Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal or Staff Program Cost & Scheduling Analyst to join our qualified and diverse team. In this role, you will lead the implementation of standard processes and tools to support program planning, cost analysis, scheduling management, risk/opportunity management, and project management practices. You will work closely with subject matter experts on the Program Controls Integrated Systems (PCIS) team, providing training, system support, and developing web-based solutions. This position is primarily virtual; however, candidates must live within a reasonable driving distance to a Northrop Grumman site.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Deltek toolset, including user administration, template updates, rate settings, and calendar configuration.
• Provide end-user support for the Earned Value Management (EVM) toolset, including Deltek Cobra and Deltek PM Compass, ensuring adherence to EVM policies and procedures.
• Implement and support the integration of tools such as Cobra, PM Compass, and associated systems.
• Assist in program and project start-up by ensuring the appropriate configuration of EVM tools.
• Collaborate with the user community to develop, enhance, and communicate processes, procedures, and online resources.
• Support Sector Earned Value Compliance initiatives and provide guidance on standard EVM tools and practices.
• Document deficiencies, propose solutions, and articulate results to management.
• Ensure robust security measures for the Deltek tools in line with compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for toolset processes and guidelines.
• Manage and update the SharePoint site/website and develop web-based tools to support user needs.

Required Qualifications level 4:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance or a related field with 10 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• A working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines and processes.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), with advanced skills in formulas and macros.

Required Qualifications level 5:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance or a related field with 12 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• A working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines and processes.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access), with advanced skills in formulas and macros.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced academic degree in a related field is favorable.
• Experience with Schedule Health Analysis tools and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Basic programming and SQL programming language.

Additional Information:

• This is a collaborative, Subject‑Matter‑Expert role that provides deep exposure to advanced program planning, cost analysis, risk management, and modern project‑management practices.
• The selected candidate will be mentored by senior staff, accelerating development of leadership and communication skills while championing compliance and operational efficiency across the sector.
• In this position, you will oversee the work environment to ensure that every compliance‑related requirement is consistently met and maintained.

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.