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Northrop Grumman

Secret Clearance Business Management Associate/Analyst

Linthicum Heights, MD

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Secret Clearance Business Management Analyst
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

For Both level 1 and 2, We are looking for you to join our team as a Secret Clearance Business Management Analyst based out of Maryland. This role requires to work in office 3 days a week on a hybrid schedule OR 5 days a week fully onsite contingent on the project requirements and business needs. NO OPTION FOR 100% REMOTE WORK.

This position can either be filled at a level 1 or level 2.

Level 1 Secret Clearance Associate Business Analyst

What You'll get to Do:
The Secret Clearance Associate Business Management Analyst will interface with Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAM), and Business Managers to provide financial analysis on program performance. As part of this role the selected candidate will analyze cost data to prepare program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking and labor expenses to help ensure program contracts perform within negotiated parameters. This role will work cooperatively with business, functional, and technical staff to support cost estimate development, invoicing, customer proposals, negotiations, and various audits. This role will forecast financial statements (Income Statement and Balance Sheet), the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and the Labor Resource Plan for their program. The Business Management Analyst supports identification and mitigation of program cost and schedule risks.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.) or Business adjacent degree (Mathematics, Risk Management) from an accredited institution.
  • 1+ year of financial work experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, chart generation, VBA macros, etc.)
  • Current/Active DoD security clearance.
  • Current US Citizenship Required
Preferred Qualifications:
  • SAP Experience or similar ERP software
  • Basic understanding of Government Compliance.
Level 2 Business Management Analyst

What You'll get to Do:
The Secret Clearance Business Management Analyst will interface with Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAM), and Business Managers to provide financial analysis on program performance. As part of this role the selected candidate will analyze cost data to prepare program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking and labor expenses to help ensure program contracts perform within negotiated parameters. This role will work cooperatively with business, functional, and technical staff to support cost estimate development, invoicing, customer proposals, negotiations, and various audits. This role will forecast financial statements (Income Statement and Balance Sheet), the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and the Labor Resource Plan for their program. The Business Management Analyst supports identification and mitigation of program cost and schedule risks. The Business Management Analyst will also perform Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks including developing the performance measurement baseline (PMB), forecasting the Estimate at Complete (EAC), controlling change management processes and preparing internal and external status reports.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.) or Business adjacent degree (Mathematics, Risk Management) from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years of financial work experience.
  • Basic understanding of Government Compliance.
  • 1+ year experience in strong data mining and database management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, chart generation, VBA macros, etc.)
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10%.
  • Current/Active DoD security clearance.
  • Current US Citizenship Required
Preferred Qualifications:
  • SAP, COGNOS, or similar ERP software experience
  • Professional experience in Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, or Telecommunications.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) customer reporting, COBRA experience.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $56,900 - $85,300
Salary Range 2: $68,000 - $103,200

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10155621
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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