Program Control Analyst Jobs
Program Control Analyst jobs are open across defense contracting, aerospace, federal IT services, and engineering consultancies, from entry-level to senior and lead positions, with specializations in earned value management, cost analysis, and schedule control. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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
- BAE Systems USA12
- SAIC5
- HII4
- Booz Allen Hamilton4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program control analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with earned value management and variance analysis reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with government contracting environments and FAR or DFARS regulations
- Experience preparing integrated program cost and schedule performance reports
- EVMS certification or Earned Value Professional credential preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Program Control Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to EVM terminology
Hiring managers for program control analyst roles scan for earned value management vocabulary: BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, and variance analysis. If your resume describes the same work in plain language, it may not pass an initial screen, so use the standard acronyms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists program control analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your EVMS or DCMA experience explicitly
Defense-side openings frequently require familiarity with EVMS compliance or DCMA surveillance audits. Calling out direct exposure to these processes, even in a supporting role, separates your resume from candidates who list only general cost control work.
Filter openings by contract type and clearance
Program control analyst roles on cost-plus contracts differ significantly from firm-fixed-price positions in day-to-day work and reporting requirements. Knowing which contract type a job supports helps you target openings where your existing experience transfers most directly.
Prepare a walk-through of a variance analysis you led
Interviewers for these roles almost always ask you to describe a schedule or cost variance you identified and how you communicated it to program leadership. Have a specific, structured example ready that covers root cause, corrective action, and outcome.
Negotiate using the program's contract ceiling
Compensation on government programs is often constrained by the labor category rate on the contract. Before your negotiation conversation, ask which labor category the role maps to, so you understand the realistic ceiling and can focus the discussion on base versus bonus mix.
Program Control Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most program control analysts?
The companies hiring the most program control analysts right now include Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems USA, and SAIC, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated at defense prime contractors and large federal IT services firms.
How many program control analyst jobs are remote?
About 44% of program control analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability higher for cost-analysis and reporting functions than for roles requiring on-site access to classified systems or government program offices. Fully on-site positions are most common at cleared facilities.
How do you become a program control analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a technical field, then build experience in cost reporting, budget tracking, or project coordination in a government contracting or program management environment. Earning an Earned Value Professional certification strengthens your profile. Moving from a junior financial analyst or project coordinator role on a government program is the most common path into the title.
Can you get a program control analyst job with limited experience?
Entry-level program control analyst roles do exist, particularly at large defense contractors that hire recent graduates into rotational or junior analyst programs. Employers look for coursework in finance or accounting, any exposure to cost or schedule tracking in an internship or co-op, and familiarity with Excel-based financial modeling. Framing relevant coursework projects as hands-on cost analysis work helps your application stand out at this level.
What does the program control analyst interview process look like?
The interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen focused on your background and contract experience, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and program leads. Expect behavioral questions on how you have handled cost or schedule variances, plus scenario questions testing your understanding of earned value concepts. Some employers add a short Excel or financial modeling exercise before or during the final round.
Where can I find and apply to program control analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to program control analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, contract background, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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