Business Management Analyst - Cost Control

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

## 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We’re looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Analyst - Cost Control based out of Woodland Hills, California. This position is full-time on site, with a 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Business Management Analyst will support Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus type production programs within the Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division, Integrated Digital Systems (IDS) Operating Unit.

The Business Management Analyst will interface with the program managers, functional management, control account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements.

As part of this role the Analyst will analyze cost data to prepare program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking and labor expenses to help ensure program contracts perform within negotiated parameters and government cost control guidelines.

This role will work cooperatively with business, functional, and technical staff to support cost estimate development, invoicing, customer proposals, negotiations, and various audits.

This role will support the lead with the forecast for financial statements (Income Statement and Balance Sheet), the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and the Labor Resource Plan for their program. Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support.

The Analyst supports identification and mitigation of program cost and schedule risks. Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete, controlling change management processes and preparing internal and external status reports.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.) or Business adjacent degree (Mathematics, Risk Management) from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of financial work experience

• Basic understanding of Government Compliance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, chart generation, VBA macros, etc.)

• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.

• US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP, COGNOS, or similar ERP software experience

• Professional experience in Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, or Telecommunications.

• Earned Value Management (EVM) customer reporting, COBRA experience.

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: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.