Sentinel Sr Principal Control Account Manager - 16855

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Roy
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 Defense Systems (DS) has an opening for a Sr. Principal Control Account Manager (CAM) /Earned Value Management. This position will be on-site, located at our Defense Systems location in Roy, UT. Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. What You'll Get To Do: As a CAM, you will work with a technical team, leadership team and Business Management team to gather necessary information to control cost, schedule and performance of multiple statements of work. Along with forecasting of financial data and delivery of monthly program reports/presentations, you will update Earned Value Management (EVM) tools and produce required data products, review monthly Earned Value (EV) data and provide detailed cost account status, and support program requirements. Roles & Responsibilities: Perform Control Account Management (CAM) duties Coordinate with technical leadership in a cross functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives Develop and deliver presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders Define, plan, perform, monitor, control, and complete a variety of project tasks simultaneously Support proposal activities as needed Track budget actuals against predictions and financial performance against the full EV performance management baseline, participate in CAM status calls, prepare status for/attend weekly status meeting, provide/enter bi-monthly Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) status, support stakeholder meetings, review Actual Hours reports for time charging accuracy and alignment with IMS status. On a monthly basis: calculate & enter Estimate to Complete (ETCs) into the financial system, analyze EV metrics and generate Variance Reports (VARs) as required, and attend meetings related to forecasting and spend plans for statements of work. Coordinate with the scheduling team to develop and execute to an IMS Coordinate Earned Value Change Requests (EVCRs) with the Business Management and Scheduling team as needed Review labor resources and cost actuals on a weekly basis, taking action on any discrepancies Support development of packages for Proposal and Change Requests for cost and schedule and present to Senior Leadership Adhere to all internal processes for Program Management Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks Provide cost and schedule impacts for engineering change management packages Prepare and present at government control account manager meetings Ensure Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) are mapped correctly in the IMS Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of applicable experience, or 6 years with Master’s Degree, PhD with 4 years of experience or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree. Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance, as determined by the company to meet its business need Previous experience in project management and/or control account management Demonstrated ability to lead teams of multi-disciplined individuals responsible for the cost and schedule of the technical baseline Demonstrated ability to interface and collaborate with cross-functional, multi-discipline teams to deliver engineer outcomes such as productivity metrics, burn down plans, etc. Experience with Control Account Management and Earned Value Management methodologies Experience with contracts executing full earned value management Knowledge of model based systems engineering process and artifact creation Capable of effective communication in a highly technical environment Willingness to learn program specific technologies/methodologies as applicable to the execution life cycle appropriate for a lead engineering role Proficient with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point Preferred Qualifications: Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization having excellent presentation skills CAM Certification Experience working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Experience with Risk Management, Return to Green (RTG) plans, and scheduling cross functional activities Active In Scope DoD Secret (or higher) clearance with a periodic review completed in the past 5 calendar years SentinelSoftware Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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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