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.

This position is for a Principal Business Management Analyst (Level 3) or Senior Principal Business Management Analyst (Level 4) within Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems. The selected candidate may be located in El Segundo, CA, Melbourne, FL, Rancho Bernardo, CA, Palmdale, CA, or Clearfield, UT, with a preference for in-office work. Limited hybrid/remote opportunities may be available, requiring routine office attendance based on a schedule agreed upon with the manager.

The Business Management Analyst will support the Sector and Division Contracts organizations, acting as a focal point for contracts process, policies, and industry regulations. This includes managing the Risk Work Authorization (RWA) system and the SOX self-audit process for contract set-up. The role involves regular attendance in Sector meetings, working groups, and compliance councils, as well as managing reporting responsibilities related to contracts.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of Sector Operations, ensuring contracts professionals have the resources and support required for success. Responsibilities include training for the Sector and Division contracts organizations, acting as the primary Learning Exchange (LX) administrator, and facilitating the Enterprise Contracts Training and Certification (ECTAC) program.

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 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

Keys to success in this role include:

• Ability to listen, communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively across levels and functions.
• Ability to lead through and adapt to obstacles and challenges.
• Strong project management skills, including setting and maintaining accountability to execution schedules and commitments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to complete requirements in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
• Strong commitment to regulatory compliance and internal controls.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for 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) with the ability to plan and execute complex projects across multiple functions.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Capability to advise and interact with sector senior management and management across sectors.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications for 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) with the ability to plan and execute complex projects across multiple functions.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS regulations.
• SAP S/4 experience, ideally with direct experience 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, including Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and macros.
• Knowledge of SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) module and general corporate business processes and practices.
• 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.

Pay

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

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

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan (401K) with company matching.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• 9/80 work schedule.