RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman is seeking Associate Business Process Analyst or Business Process Analyst. This position will be located at our Space sector in Redondo Beach, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Intelligence Systems Division.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support recurring business and financial processes and scheduled reporting cycles, including data collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting, while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
- Support data flows across systems such as SAP, Cobra, wInsight, and related reporting tools
- Manage and support Cobra system processes, including updating Cobra code files, implementing and repricing rate files, and validating data used in cost reporting and reconciliation activities
- Support SAP-related business processes, including the creation and maintenance of networks, WBS elements, IWOs, settlement rules, and related project or cost-structure data
- Investigate data discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and help resolve process or system issues
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for business partners, program teams, and leadership using Excel, Power BI, SQL queries, or other reporting tools
- Participate in testing, validation, and implementation of system updates, reporting changes, and process improvements
- Document business processes, standard operating procedures, job aids, and process flows to improve consistency and knowledge sharing
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and support process enhancements
- Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in handling sensitive financial and operational data
- Independently manage defined processes, contribute to small projects, and recommend practical improvements to reporting, reconciliation, or workflow efficiency
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Business Process Analyst:
- Has completed their bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Having majored in bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or similar degree
- 0-2 years of professional experience in business process analysis, financial systems support, reporting, data analysis, or related work
- Requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn new systems, business processes, and technical tools
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to work with large datasets and perform basic analysis
Basic Qualifications for a Business Process Analyst:
- Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
- 0 years of experience
- Requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application
- Experience supporting Cobra administration activities, including rate file updates, code file maintenance, or related cost-system processes
- Experience working SAP to support project and cost-management processes
- Ability to analyze workflows, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to work with large datasets and perform basic analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn new systems, business processes, and technical tools
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Experience working in financial, cost, or project-management environments
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles, terminology, and related reporting processes
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, VBA, Power Query, or other reporting and process automation tools
- Background in government contracting, cost management, or program-finance environments
Salary Range:
Associate Business Process Analyst: $69,000 to $104,000
Business Process Analyst: $83,400 to $125,000
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Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $125,000.00
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.
