RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

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 Budget Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4 located in either Redondo Beach, CA, or Linthicum, MD, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

 

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Rates & Budget team is seeking a Budget Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4 in a Business Management role to provide support to the Manufacturing & Operations (M&O) and Facilities team.  This position will be partnered closely with the M&O and Facilities Lead and Managers to achieve Sector Level budget and rates targets. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and has strong interpersonal skills. This role will have frequent interaction with budget owners (Managers and Directors).  Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, along with expertise skills in Excel, strong analytical and organizational capabilities, and confidence interfacing with all levels of management (Managers, Directors, and Technical Staff).  The role also requires the ability to collaborate with other budget analysts, fostering teamwork, and engagement.

 

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

 

In this job, you will:

• Compiles and reviews budgets for functional or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, forecasts, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper budget administration.
• Indirect expense EAC planning and monitoring, including but not limited to, oversight by pool
• Capital and NCTA budgeting, monitoring, and tracking; coinciding with base analysis and direct labor yield (DLY) analysis
• Monitors implementation of Space Sector target, which may include challenges to meet or exceed performance metrics
• Prepares regular and special-purpose reports
• Maintains historical records
• Analyzes trends
• Establishes cost rates and personnel forecasts
• Recommends and interprets budgetary policies and procedures
• Prepares comparative evaluation of actual costs against budgeted funds, and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

 

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.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint and Word)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with SAP/S4

 

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint and Word)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with SAP/S4

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Knowledge of Compliance and Government regulations (FAR & CAS)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in team projects  
• NGRB background or experience a plus

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

• https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,800.00 - $128,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $102,000.00 - $160,200.00

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.