Northrop Grumman

Business Management Analyst - Multifunction

Northrop Grumman$72K — $108K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
  • High proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, VBA macros).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret level security clearance.
  • Understanding of financial compliance and government contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Generate and adjust program performance measurement baselines (PMB).
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports ensuring compliance with guidelines.
  • Identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
  • Coordinate financial forecasting and prepare the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
  • Monitor indirect budgets and report on performance against plans.
  • Support program audits and corrective action planning as required.
  • Perform Earned Value Management tasks and prepare relevant reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan and savings plan.
  • Generous paid time off and additional benefits such as education assistance.
  • Opportunities for training and development.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule when available.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll get to Do:

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for various early career roles within our Business Management organization. The focus of the role will vary depending on the specific organization to which you are hired: Program Cost Control, Pricing, Rates & Budgets, or Financial Planning.

The Business Management Analyst will interface with Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAM), and Business Managers to provide analysis on program performance. This role will work cooperatively with business, functional, and technical staff to support cost estimate development, invoicing, customer proposals, negotiations, and various audits.

Roles and responsibilities will vary slightly depending on specific position, program, or business unit to which you are assigned:

  • Generate program performance measurement baselines (PMB) and implement approved changes
  • Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure program contracts are within negotiated, agreed-upon parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines
  • Perform analyses and prepare program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking, and labor spending
  • Identify and mitigate program cost and schedule risk
  • Coordinate and prepare program financial forecasting and reporting, the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and the Labor Resource Plan
  • Monitor indirect budget and/or rate performance against plan including monthly reporting requirements (actuals, absorption, forecasting) to budget owners, internal management, and/or DCMA/DCAA
  • Review and analyze actual variance drivers and assist with corrective action planning
  • Prepare Annual Rate Submission/Forward Pricing Rate Proposal
  • Facilitate, monitor, and forecast program financing mechanisms including Accounts Receivable, Advanced Payments, and Performance Based Payments
  • Support program audits, reviews, and fact-finding as requested by program customers, audit agencies, and company management
  • Support program cost estimate development, customer proposals, and negotiation
  • Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks including developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and performance measurement baseline (PMB), monitoring and analyzing the Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC), significant variances, risk management reserve (MR), and financial reserve (FR), and preparing of internal and external status reports

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.) or Business adjacent degree (Mathematics, Risk Management) from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of relevant financial work experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, chart generation or VBA macros.)
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Current, active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAP or similar ERP software experience
  • COGNOS
  • Understanding of Government Contractual and Finance Compliance
  • Understanding of budgets, rates and forecasting
  • Earned Value Management customer reporting, MPM, or COBRA experience.
  • Professional experience in a regulated industry such as Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, or Telecommunications.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

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Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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