Principal Business Management Analyst (19873)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a finance professional to set up and monitor cost control systems on contracts, prepare budgets, and perform analyses to ensure compliance with government guidelines. You will support EVMS activities, funding projections, and variance analysis while coordinating with CAMs and program teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous financial reporting, WBS alignment, and timely funding requests, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field with 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including MS Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Cobra/MPM, MS Project/Oracle Primavera, or other scheduling software tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Set up cost control systems and monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost/schedule control system.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform/assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statements of work are captured and scheduled.
• Monitor funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding.
• Conduct cost analysis to develop EACs, generate financial inputs, and support monthly cost and schedule reviews.
• Assist CAMs with EVMS activities, including WBS alignment, time-phasing of tasks, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete analysis and updates, and variance-analysis research and reporting.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
• Perform miscellaneous financial analyses as required.
• Continually assess and improve financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and participate in month-end financial reporting close activities.
• Travel required: 10%.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Master's in related field (preferred)

Tools

SAP

SAP Business Warehouse

Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Cobra/MPM

MS Project

Oracle Primavera

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

What you get to do:

• Set up cost control systems and monitor costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost/schedule control system
• Prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and perform and/or assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis
• Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
• Prepare program plans to ensure program requirements and statements of work are captured and scheduled.
• Monitor funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding.
• Conduct cost analysis to develop EACs, generate financial inputs, and support monthly cost and schedule reviews.
• Assist CAMs with EVMS activities, including WBS alignment, time-phasing of tasks, developing and documenting earned value methodologies, monthly performance measurement, estimate-to-complete analysis and updates, and variance-analysis research and reporting.
• Incorporate contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines
• Perform miscellaneous financial analyses as required.
• Continually assess and improve financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and participate in month-end financial reporting close activities.
• Travel required: 10%.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 5 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related industry experience, OR a Master's degree with 3 years of experience OR a PhD with 1 Year experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office including MS Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Experience with one or more of the following: SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Cobra/MPM, MS Project/Oracle Primavera, or other scheduling software tools
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree and/or experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Program Cost Analysis or Program Scheduling
• Experience with non-contractual technical activities (NCTA), including internal research and development, marketing, selling, and bid/proposal work.
• Experience with Forecasting, NCTA portfolios, variance analysis, and change management
• Deltek Cobra
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) Principals and applying Earned Value Techniques in an Aerospace & Defense environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.

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.