Principal/Sr Principal Business Management Analyst

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is required for this position. Travel is expected, up to 10% of the time.

About the Role

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. 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.

The Business Management Analyst will provide support to the Sector and Division Contracts organizations, acting as a focal point for contracts process, policies, and industry regulations, including the Risk Work Authorization (RWA) system and management of the SOX self-audit process for contract set-up. This role will also manage various reporting responsibilities related to contracts, including RWAs, SOX Controls, Closeouts, UCAs, and other topics as necessary. The selected candidate will be an integral part of Sector Operations, ensuring contracts professionals have the resources and support required for success.

This position may be located in El Segundo, CA, with possible reporting locations in Melbourne, FL, Rancho Bernardo, CA, Palmdale, CA, or Clearfield, UT. The preference is for in-office work, with limited hybrid/remote opportunities available based on manager agreement.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting responsibilities related to RWAs, SOX Controls, Closeouts, UCAs, and other topics on a monthly, quarterly, or bi-annual basis.
• Attend Sector meetings, working groups, and compliance councils, acting as the primary owner for any resulting actions.
• Serve as the primary Learning Exchange (LX) administrator, maintaining functional trainings in LX and My Learning Experience (MLE).
• Provide regular support and facilitation of the Enterprise Contracts Training and Certification (ECTAC) program, including communicating with instructors, setting up classes, facilitating live sessions, recording attendance, and closing classes.
• Act as a focal point for Aeronautics Systems Sector to manage data calls at the Sector and Enterprise level.
• Identify potential process/system enhancements and act as a focal point for PrOP updates.
• Utilize SAP S/4, Analysis Office, PIEE/WAWF, MOCAS Data Access, and other reporting tools to perform business analysis supporting data calls and information requests.
• Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Sector and Corporate leadership.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to find creative and efficient solutions to business challenges.
• Ability to listen, communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively across levels and functions.
• Strong project management skills, including setting and maintaining accountability to execution schedules and commitments.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS regulations.
• SAP S/4 experience, ideally in Sales & Distribution (SD), Project Systems (PS), Financial Reporting, Billing, or Intercompany Work Order (IWO) processes.
• Data mining, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

Level 3 (Principal Business Management Analyst)

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in contracts management/administration, pricing, billing, accounting, finance, cost management, or similar business/industry responsibilities.
• Experience creating and presenting business presentations using MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint) and managing complex projects across multiple functions.

Level 4 (Senior Principal Business Management Analyst)

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience or Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience.
• Experience in contracts management/administration, pricing, billing, accounting, finance, cost management, or similar business/industry responsibilities.
• Experience creating and presenting business presentations using MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint) and managing complex projects across multiple functions.
• SAP S/4 experience, ideally with integration across modules such as Sales & Distribution (SD), Project Systems (PS), Financial Reporting, Billing, or Intercompany Work Order (IWO).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel (Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, macros).
• Knowledge of SAP SD module and general corporate business processes.
• Experience with SAP SD module reporting and BW/OLAP reporting.
• Demonstrated process improvement using a disciplined approach.
• Strong change-management and process-documentation skills.
• Proficiency in running S/4 Embedded Analytics and Analysis Office reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively to drive positive outcomes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan with Company contributions.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation/personal business.
• 9/80 work schedule (e.g., every other Friday off).
• Exceptional 401K matching program.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
• Annual bonuses tied to individual contributions and company results.
• Long-term incentives for eligible positions (e.g., Vice President or Director roles).

Pay

Salary ranges depend on the position's location and follow Northrop Grumman’s geographic salary bands. The specific offer will be commensurate with experience.

• Level 3 (Principal):
  • Melbourne, FL: $81,400 – $122,000
  • California: $94,200 – $141,200
• Level 4 (Senior Principal):
  • Melbourne, FL: $101,400 – $152,200
  • California: $117,500 – $176,300

Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.