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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Business Management Analyst (Level 3) or Senior Principal Business Management Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will ideally be located in our El Segundo, CA offices, but may also be based in Melbourne, FL; Rancho Bernardo, CA; Palmdale, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; or Clearfield, UT. The preference is for in-office work, with limited opportunity for hybrid/remote work.

The Business Management Analyst will provide support to the Sector and Division Contracts organizations, serving 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 includes managing various reporting responsibilities related to contracts, training for the Sector and Division contracts organizations, and acting as the primary LX administrator for functional trainings in Learning Exchange (LX) and My Learning Experience (MLE). The selected candidate will also facilitate the Enterprise Contracts Training and Certification (ECTAC) program.

Responsibilities

• Manage various 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 ECTAC Program, including communicating with instructors, setting up classes, facilitating live classes, 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 commitment to regulatory compliance and internal controls.
• Ability to listen, communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively across levels and functions.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to set and maintain accountability to execution schedules and commitments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

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).
• 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.

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).
• 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, and/or integration with other SAP modules.
• Data mining, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and macros.
• Knowledge of SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) 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.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Exceptional 401K matching program.
• Annual bonuses rewarding individual contributions and company results.
• Long-term incentives for eligible employees in Vice President or Director positions.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Inclusive, family-friendly environment with excellent work/life balance.

Pay

Salary range depends on location and follows company geographic salary bands aligned with the position. The specific offer will be commensurate with experience.

• Level 3 (Principal Business Management Analyst)
  • Oklahoma City, OK: $77,000 – $115,200
  • Melbourne, FL: $81,400 – $122,000
  • California: $94,200 – $141,200
• Level 4 (Senior Principal Business Management Analyst)
  • Oklahoma City, OK: $96,200 – $144,200
  • Melbourne, FL: $101,400 – $152,200
  • California: $117,500 – $176,300

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.