Strategic Budget Analyst (Defense)

Northrop Grumman; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in McLean, VA seeks a Budget Analyst (level 2) to support Rates and Budgets. You’ll maintain forecasting models, prepare BAV variance reports, and present analyses to management. The role requires strong Excel skills, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate across leadership levels.

Travel up to 10% and on-site work are expected. Ideal candidates have a finance or accounting background, experience with SAP and Cognos Analytics, and familiarity with SOX, GAAP, and CAS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field with 2 years of experience or master’s degree with 0 years; or 6 years of related work experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting and variance analysis; knowledge of SOX, GAAP, and FAR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains forecasting models that support planning and reporting of indirect rates and other key budgeting metrics.
• Prepares monthly Budget Actual Variance (BAV) reports and conducts variance analysis with executive summaries.
• Conducts monthly reviews with budget owners and coordinates inputs into forecasting tools.
• Supports audits, proposals, ad-hoc requests, and special projects as needed.
• Provides support for rate segments in Forward Pricing, Estimating System, and Accounting System audits.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Cognos Analytics

Job description

Northrop Grumman in McLean, VA seeks a Budget Analyst (level 2) to support Rates and Budgets. You’ll maintain forecasting models, prepare BAV variance reports, and present analyses to management. The role requires strong Excel skills, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate across leadership levels.

Travel up to 10% and on-site work are expected. Ideal candidates have a finance or accounting background, experience with SAP and Cognos Analytics, and familiarity with SOX, GAAP, and CAS