Strategic Planning Analyst

Socket.dev; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Analysis Center is a premier internal think tank based at Falls Church, VA, seeking an Analyst to conduct research on defense programs and trends. You will collect open-source data and build datasets, then craft analytic reports and cost assessments for senior executives.

The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, policy understanding, and close collaboration across teams, with a travel expectation up to 10% and eligibility for a US government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in data science, defense policy, economics, or related fields; or a Master’s with at least 2 years.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data cleaning/management, and intuitive visualizations.
• Understanding of the US national security policy environment, including technology trends and modernization programs.
• Strong quantitative analysis capabilities and writing/presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collect public and open-source information, build foundational data sets, and conduct research and analysis related to major defense programs, defense industrial base, and future defense trends.
• Develop compelling advocacy products that illustrate the value and cost‑effectiveness of NGC programs.
• Provide quick turn analytic support to senior NGC executives on issues relating to national security policies and priorities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

US national security policy

Quantitative analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

R

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Analysis Center is an internal think tank that conducts research and analysis to explore ideas about emerging national security concepts, priorities, and trends and help explain the value of Northrop Grumman systems.

Based out of the Falls Church, VA corporate office, the Analyst would be part of the diverse and collaborative Analysis Center team, with the following primary responsibilities:

• Collect public and open-source information, build foundational data sets, and conduct research and analysis related to: major defense acquisition programs, defense industrial base, program capabilities and cost assessments, and future defense trends.

• Develop compelling advocacy products that illustrate the value and cost-effectiveness of NGC programs.

• Provide quick turn analytic support to senior NGC executives on issues relating to national security policies and priorities.

We are looking for talent who are intellectually curious, forward-leaning analytically, and collaborative.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegree with 3 years of experience in data science, defense policy, economics, or related fields; or a Master's with at least 2 years.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of complex formulas, data cleaning and management, and building intuitive visualizations.

• Demonstrated understanding of the US national security policy environment, including technology trends and modernization programs.

• Strong demonstrated quantitative analysis capabilities and writing and presentation skills.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Eligible to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master'sdegree with 1 year of experience in data science, defense policy, economics, or related fields.

• Experience or training in conducting cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis.

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman products and capabilities.

• Proficiency in data-oriented languages like Python or R for data manipulation and statistical computing.

• Background or experience working for the US government, such as the Department of War or Congress, or in defense-oriented think tanks.

• Active US Government security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

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.