Sentinel Principal Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst (11997-2)

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Roy, UT +1 · Business Management Mult-Func

This role is for a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The responsibilities include standardizing IPMDAR supplier integration, maintaining dashboards, monitoring supplier EV reporting, supporting DECM metric justifications, and assisting with audits. The role requires experience in accounting, finance, or program cost analysis, proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial software like SAP or Deltek Cobra, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Partner with segment level program analysts to standardize IPMDAR ( Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report ) supplier integration and validation across Sentinel
  2. Keep dashboards up to date and conduct regular process audits
  3. Monitor supplier EV (Earned Value) reporting and support DECM (DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics) metric justifications, providing coaching to segment teams
  4. Assist with internal and external audits
  5. Manage additional tasks related to effective oversight of FFP (Firm-Fixed-Price) /T&M (Time and Materials) suppliers as needed

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related professional experience; Master's degree with 3 years of related professional experience, 1 year experience with PhD, OR 9 years of related professional experience with a high school diploma
  • Experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
  • Experience using Microsoft office suite, such as Excel, Word, and Power Point
  • Experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Cobra
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Nice to have

  • Active DoD Secret level security clearance (with the investigation in the past 6 years)
  • 3+ years of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
  • Experience with Primavera P6 and Power BI dashboards
  • Aerospace/Defense Industry experience.
  • Awareness of subcontracts and IWO agreements
  • Strong analytical ability.
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

What the JD emphasized

  • DoD Secret level security clearance