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Program Financial Analyst

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

The Program Financial Analyst provides financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and program control support across multiple government contracts and task orders. This position serves as ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for program control analyst in Maryland is $95,536.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,200.00 and $113,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Program Control Analysts are professionals who support project and program management by monitoring budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. They track financial data, analyze variances, and help ensure that projects stay within scope, time, and budget constraints. Program Control Analysts often prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations to assist project managers and stakeholders in decision-making. Their work is crucial for maintaining compliance with contractual and organizational requirements.

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To thrive as a Program Control Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), and advanced Excel skills are typically required, along with certifications like PMP or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) being advantageous. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with project teams and stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate tracking of budgets and schedules, enabling successful project delivery and compliance with organizational and contractual requirements.

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As a Program Control Analyst, you will regularly collaborate with project managers to track project performance, budgets, and schedules. You’ll also work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting, cost analysis, and compliance with organizational policies and client requirements. Effective communication and timely reporting are crucial, as you’ll serve as a bridge between technical project leads and financial stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making and maintain program alignment.

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Infographic showing various Program Control Analyst job openings in Maryland as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $95,536 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Linthicum, MD • On-site

$89K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 364 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 543 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3 located in Linthicum, MD, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This requisition represents multiple existing opportunities within our Space Systems Sector Business Management organization. The Program Cost Control Analyst (PCA) will provide program planning and financial control support within one of the following three sector divisions:
  • Space Superiority Division
  • Multi Domain Operations Division
  • Intelligence Systems Division

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • The PCA will interface with the program managers, functional management, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. They will prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, cash forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • The PCA will monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. This will include performing perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development, and analysis of estimates to complete.
  • The PCA will perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines, including maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
  • Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with a willingness and ability to get a U.S. Government Top Secret, SCI clearance
  • Experience with Earned Value Management
  • Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
  • Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with a willingness and ability to get a U.S. Government Top Secret, SCI clearance
  • Experience with Earned Value Management
  • Experience with financial systems including cost performance reporting and analysis
  • Strong PC skills - specifically Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, Vlookup, and conditional formatting)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or related field
  • Experience with COBRA, COGNOS, SAP

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
Northrop Grumman Total Rewards
Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00
The 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.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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