Principal Global Mobility Tax and Cost Estimating Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Newport News (VA); Remote; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Global Mobility Tax and Cost Estimating Analyst responsible for tax compliance and strategic planning for international assignments. The ideal candidate will have experience with expatriate issues, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The position offers a salary range of $82,900 - $124,300, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or a Master's with 3+ years.
• Prior experience working with international assignees.
• Technical understanding of taxation and immigration impacts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax equalization policies for international assignments.
• Coordinate with tax partners for compliance and planning.
• Develop and deliver tax briefings for global assignees.

Skills

Global mobility understanding

Data presentation skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available 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.

Global Mobility Tax and Cost Estimating Analyst

Northrop Grumman’s Global Mobility Office (GMO) is seeking a Global Mobility Tax and Cost Estimating Analyst. This role is responsible for assisting with the full range of global mobility cost estimating and strategic tax planning as it relates to cross-border movement including expatriate tax compliance and the development of cost estimates for domestic and international work assignments.

The GMO works in conjunction with sectors, programs, and key functional areas to ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements and mitigate the risk of conducting business worldwide. This position will report into the Manager, Global Mobility Expatriate Tax and Cost Estimating.

This position will be virtual remote and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of Northrop Grumman’s tax equalization policies and procedures for international work assignments

• Work closely with tax professional service partners to provide expatriate tax compliance, consulting, and planning

• Develop and deliver tax briefings for global assignees and training presentations for programs, as needed

• Cultivate strong relationships with global assignees, business unit Program Managers, HR Business Partners, and others supporting international programs to facilitate understanding of global tax compliance

• Collaborate with Payroll and Accounting on appropriate coordination of tax reconciliations including hypothetical tax deductions, employee tax payments, and year-end tax settlements

• Stay abreast of pending legislative tax and social security changes in locations with existing global assignees and other locations targeted by Northrop Grumman for business development

• Collaborate with the larger GMO team and other internal stakeholders to apply country-specific knowledge concerning immigration, host country labor law, and tax requirements to cost estimating deliverables

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Prior experience working with international assignee populations of multi-national organizations
• Technical understanding of global mobility including the impact of employment structure, taxation, and immigration
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications with a strong focus on Excel and data presentation, PowerPoint for developing effective presentations, and Word for creating proposal package guidance, policies, and procedures
• Strong aptitude for balancing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Adept at independent research and problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global mobility and international assignments working in a fast-paced organization meeting high-visibility, high performance expectations, preferably at a Big 4 firm
• Demonstrated knowledge of individual US income taxes, foreign national and expatriate issues, foreign tax compliance and the tax equalization process
• Working knowledge of the proposals process, pricing, and financial management of operational programs
• Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other contractual regulations relating to proposal pricing
• Preferred Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in one of the following disciplines (or combination thereof): Accounting, Tax, Finance, Economics, Pricing, or Consulting focused on providing business strategies

Primary Level Salary Range: $82,900.00 - $124,300.00 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.