Budget & Forecasting Analyst – Secret Clearance (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Business Management Analyst for an on-site role with a 9/80 schedule. The position focuses on program cost control, pricing, rates & budgets, and financial planning, requiring a Secret clearance and US citizenship.

The role involves preparing PMBs, reports, forecasted budgets, and EVM tasks, along with audits, proposals, and rate submissions. Strong Excel skills and ERP/COGNOS familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant financial work experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, charts, or VBA).
• US Citizenship Required.
• Active US Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Generate program performance measurement baselines (PMB) and implement changes.
• Analyze and report to ensure contracts stay within negotiated guidelines and cost rules.
• Prepare program financial reports related to cost, materials, and labor spending.
• Identify and mitigate program cost and schedule risk.
• Coordinate and forecast program financials, the AOP, and Labor Resource Plan.
• Monitor indirect budget and rate performance with monthly reporting to budget owners and management.
• Review variance drivers and assist with corrective actions.
• Prepare Annual Rate Submission / Forward Pricing Rate Proposal.
• Forecast financing mechanisms including Accounts Receivable and Advanced Payments.
• Support program audits, proposals, and negotiations.
• Perform Earned Value Management tasks including WBS/PMB, ETC/EAC, and variances.

Skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Business Management Analyst for an on-site role with a 9/80 schedule. The position focuses on program cost control, pricing, rates & budgets, and financial planning, requiring a Secret clearance and US citizenship.

The role involves preparing PMBs, reports, forecasted budgets, and EVM tasks, along with audits, proposals, and rate submissions. Strong Excel skills and ERP/COGNOS familiarity are a plus.