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Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Program Cost and Schedule Control Analyst

full-timePosted: Aug 24, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026United States-Maryland-Elkton

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst for our Elkton, Maryland location.Position Overview:Develop from inception, maintain and deliver a monthly integrated master plan and schedule (IMP/IMS) through completion to meet project IMS objectivesIntegrate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), statement of Work (SOW), Teams, Deliverables, and resources into the Master Schedule in an efficient and timely mannerSupport 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 dailyInput EVMS requirements and reports to financial control as required.Support the preparation of monthly operational review packagesAssist with reporting of Division performance for executive managementInvestigate deviations from plan and unusual resultsParticipate in, lead, and support schedule reviews and metric reporting as requested by management#NGSkillsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience; 0 year with Master’s degree or 6 years of relevant experience in Lieu of degreeHigh degree of organizational skills utilizing MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.Must possess a “can do” attitude, be creative & flexible;Must be able to work onsite in Elkton, MDAbility to communicate with strong verbal and written skills, and to present clear and concise reports, briefings and outlines to team members across 2 locations and customers.Preferred Qualifications:Active Security ClearanceKnowledge of scheduling tools, MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera or OtherUnderstanding of EVM (Earned Value Management) and DoD (Department of Defense) requirementsExperience with Costpoint, Cognos and Sync Manufacturing softwarePrimary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00The 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.

Locations

  • United States-Maryland-Elkton

Skills Required

  • Lieu of degreeintermediate
  • scheduling toolsintermediate
  • Costpointintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience; 0 year with Master’s degree or 6 years of relevant experience in Lieu of degree (experience, 2 years)
  • High degree of organizational skills utilizing MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. (degree)
  • Must possess a “can do” attitude, be creative & flexible; (experience)
  • Must be able to work onsite in Elkton, MD (experience)
  • Ability to communicate with strong verbal and written skills, and to present clear and concise reports, briefings and outlines to team members across 2 locations and customers. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Security Clearance (experience)
  • Knowledge of scheduling tools, MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera or Other (experience)
  • Understanding of EVM (Earned Value Management) and DoD (Department of Defense) requirements (experience)
  • Experience with Costpoint, Cognos and Sync Manufacturing software (experience)

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