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Cost Control Engineer jobs are open across oil and gas, construction, engineering, and manufacturing, from entry-level project engineer to senior and principal, with specializations in earned value management, project cost forecasting, and schedule control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Dayton, OH and will be a hybrid work schedule (weekly schedule requires some onsite days, some remote).
Essential Functions:
This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.
The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position will be responsible for leading and training other analysts if full level 1 Earned Value contracts.
Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks include:
- Establishing Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
- Assessing and maintaining of objective performance criteria – developing, maintaining, analyzing and justification of estimates to complete
- Supporting internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis and budgeting baseline
- Maintaining a solid and accurate cost and schedule integration with business partners and program teams
- Analyzing funding, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports - Preparing government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of Performance measurement variance analysis
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Be responsible for supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes. Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools. This position will interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates. Good leadership skills & the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential.
The successful analyst will possess the following traits and abilities: ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms; provide strategic guidance as required; develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity; analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus; exert influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below:
Basic Qualifications:
- For the Principal level: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields.
- For Sr Principal level: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields
- Must have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
- Must have experience with EAC development and analysis.
- Must have experience with Earned Value tool
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs after start of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR)
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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Dayton, OH and will be a hybrid work schedule (weekly schedule requires some onsite days, some remote).
Essential Functions:
This Program Cost Control Analyst position will, under minimal supervision, interface with the program managers, functional management, and cost account managers (CAMs) to provide financial and administrative support and analysis to meet program requirements.
The Program Cost Control Analyst will have experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement baseline concepts and be able to apply them to multiple contracts for control accounts within an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT). This position will be responsible for leading and training other analysts if full level 1 Earned Value contracts.
Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks include:
- Establishing Work Breakdown Structure for execution of budgeted cost of work scheduled
- Assessing and maintaining of objective performance criteria – developing, maintaining, analyzing and justification of estimates to complete
- Supporting internal and external reporting requirements for variance analysis and budgeting baseline
- Maintaining a solid and accurate cost and schedule integration with business partners and program teams
- Analyzing funding, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports - Preparing government cost performance reports and preparation and/or review of Performance measurement variance analysis
Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Perform analysis & prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Be responsible for supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting processes. Provide internal reporting requirements to include incorporation of forecast, identification of staffing issues related to baseline/ETC, and execution of corrective action or updates using program reporting tools. This position will interface with Business Managers and support booking rate files and profitability updates. Good leadership skills & the ability to work with the Program Office while leading a smaller team are essential.
The successful analyst will possess the following traits and abilities: ability to use financial systems, with understanding of DoD financial rhythms; provide strategic guidance as required; develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity; analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques; work under very general supervision while completing numerous assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus; exert influence on peers and internal customers; good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below:
Basic Qualifications:
- For the Principal level: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields.
- For Sr Principal level: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields
- Must have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must have experience successfully supporting a monthly financial forecasting rhythm.
- Must have experience with EAC development and analysis.
- Must have experience with Earned Value tool
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs after start of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing CDRLs (IPMR/IPMDAR/CPR/CFSR/CSDR)
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman75
- HII6
- Amazon3
- Sierra Space3
- Tilson Homes3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cost control engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in cost management software such as Primavera P6, SAP, or EcoSys
- Experience with earned value management and project cost forecasting
- Familiarity with change order management and cost variance analysis
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for budget tracking and reporting
- CCE or CCP certification from AACE International preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Cost Control Engineer Job Search
Quantify cost savings on your resume
Hiring managers for cost control roles want numbers, not duties. Replace vague bullets with specific outcomes: budget variance you reduced, overrun percentage you caught early, or forecast accuracy you improved. Generic project descriptions get skipped.
List your cost control software by name
Employers filter resumes by tool. Call out every platform you've used for cost reporting, scheduling, or EVM, whether that's Primavera P6, SAP, EcoSys, or Oracle Unifier. Burying tools in a paragraph loses you keyword matches in ATS screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cost control engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project phase and sector
Cost control work varies sharply between FEED, construction, and operations phases. Identify postings that match the phase you have the most experience in, since interviewers will probe your familiarity with that specific budget cycle in depth.
Prepare a walk-through of a real cost report
Most technical interviews for this role include a scenario question about a budget deviation or forecast miss. Rehearse a concise, structured explanation of how you identified a variance, what data you used, and what corrective action followed.
Negotiate against a total project budget benchmark
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the scale of budgets you've controlled. Candidates who can articulate that they've managed multi-million-dollar project cost accounts justify senior-band offers more effectively than those citing years of experience alone.
Cost Control Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cost control engineers?
The most active employers for cost control engineers right now are Northrop Grumman, HII, and Amazon, and the most openings are in California, Virginia, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with large capital project cycles, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How many cost control engineer jobs are remote?
About 19% of cost control engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles concentrated in active construction and industrial plant settings. Cost reporting, forecasting, and EVM analysis work tends to be the most remote-compatible, while site-based budget monitoring roles almost always require a physical presence.
How do you become a cost control engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative field. Build foundational skills in project scheduling and cost tracking software through entry-level project engineer or cost analyst roles. Pursue AACE International certification, such as the CCE or CCP, to formalize your expertise. Progressively take ownership of full project cost accounts to qualify for senior positions.
Can you get hired as a cost control engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level cost control roles do exist, typically titled project controls analyst or junior cost engineer. Employers hiring at this level look for strong Excel skills, exposure to scheduling tools, and internship or co-op experience on capital projects. Demonstrating that you've worked with actual project budgets, even in a support role, matters more than years of experience.
What does the cost control engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview covering cost reporting methods, EVM, and variance analysis, and sometimes a practical exercise where you interpret a sample cost report or explain a budget deviation scenario. Senior roles often add a panel interview with a project manager or controls lead who evaluates your judgment on cost forecasting decisions.
Where can I find and apply to cost control engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to cost control engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and project type, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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