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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal/Sr. Principal Cost Control Analyst - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $94,200.0 - $141,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Costpoint, PC Tools, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Cisco Discovery Protocol, Cobra - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9018768/principalsr-principal-cost-control-analyst ## About the Role * Must have 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree; Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience or a Master's degree with 4 years experience within in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration * Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel. * Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with technical subject matter experts and business operations personnel. * Demonstrated experience in working independently and being proactive * Experience managing multiple projects with demanding deadlines * Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, while maintaining attention to detail and effective time management/organization * Must be able to work onsite in Northridge, CA, * Must have 12 years of related experience in lieu of degree; Bachelor's degree with 8 years' experience or a Master's degree with 6 years experience within in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration * Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel. * Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with technical subject matter experts and business operations personnel. * Demonstrated experience in working independently and being proactive * Experience managing multiple projects with demanding deadlines * Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, while maintaining attention to detail and effective time management/organization * Must be able to work onsite in Northridge, CA, * Active DoD security clearance. * Aerospace & Defense Finance and experience * Experience with multiple contract types (Cost Plus Fixed Fees/Cost Plus Incentive Fees, Cost Plus Award Fees, Firm Fixed Price/Firm Price Incentive Fee) desired * Familiarity with: Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos, Cobra, MS Project, Power BI, Tableau * Knowledge of and familiarity with Earned Value Management principles * Understanding of the RFP / proposal process * Experience with FAR/DFARS * Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Sector is seeking a Principal Program Cost Control Analyst (level 3) or Sr Program Cost Control Analyst (Level 4) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance within the Advanced Weapons Systems Operating Unit (OU). The positions are based out of based out of Northridge, CA and will report to the Business Manager over the Stand-in-Attack Weapon program. There is no telework option for this position; it will be located in Northridge, CA. This role will be responsible for implementing data driven analytics into effective program performance outcomes. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across financial management, leadership, collaboration, innovation, communication, project management, risk/opportunity management, business acumen, and proposal-based capabilities., * Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete; Prepare, review, and analyze program performance measurement and cost variances. * Accurately forecast program financial metrics including Orders, Sales, OM and Cash Flow for both booked and potential programs, Track and manage program billings and cash collections * Generate and support weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews and audits consisting of operations, planning, program management and EACs, Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close deliverables * Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system * Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support * Maintain project setup in Costpoint and Cobra as needed * Performs analyses and prepares program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking, and labor spending. * Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure program contracts are within negotiated, agreed-upon parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines * Prepare and submit timely and accurate Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) * Provide administrative/ad hoc support to team * Supports program cost estimate development, customer proposals, and negotiation. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Wolfenstein 3D Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/525-wolfenstein-3d-postmortem) - [Building 10x Organizations Using Modern Productivity Metrics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100026-building-10x-organizations-using-modern-productivity-metrics) - [Mastering AWS Cost Optimization: Real-world technical and operational cost-saving best practices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1408-mastering-aws-cost-optimization-real-world-technical-and-operational-cost-saving-best-practices) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Demo Time, Live Coding, End-to-End Testing and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1713-wearedevelopers-live-demo-time-live-coding-end-to-end-testing-and-more) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)