IO Program and Budget Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 (Mission Systems Sector) is actively recruiting a InformationOperations/Defense Planning, Programming, and Budget (PPBE), Specialist team member in support of an existing long-term Government Program Office to work in Washington D.C. We're looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented, individual with the ability to communicate/coordinate highly technical analysis directly with the customer and distributed team members.Function:Support the Headquarters Air Force Information Operations (IO) Division with subject matter expertise in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.Provide direct support to the Information Operations Division, focusing on budget formulation, execution, and liaison activities with resource panels, secretariat level financial management offices, and congressional committees.Essential Duties:Subject matter expert with demonstrated experience serving in budget or financial management roles with the ability to develop budgets, support the development of new funding initiatives, plan and manage execution of funds, analyze budgetary and legislative documents, and prepare leadership for briefings and hearingsThis role requires the ability to operate with a high level of independence at a Service HQ level, providing seasoned perspective on all financial and budgetary matters related to the Air Force IO and non-kinetic operations.This position can be filled a the Principal or Sr. Principal level.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience or a PhD and 1 years of experienceDirect experience supporting DoW/DoD PPBE process.Direct experience supporting senior staff and DoW/DoD on complex budgetary and financial matters.US Citizenship is requiredActive Top Secret Clearance required with the ability to obtain SCI access.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or a PhD and 4 years of experienceDirect experience supporting DoW/DoD PPBE process.Direct experience supporting senior staff and DoW/DoD on complex budgetary and financial matters.US Citizenship is requiredActive Top Secret Clearance required with the ability to obtain SCI access.Preferred Qualifications:Experience supporting DoD/DoW PPBE, financial management, or budget analysis, demonstrating a career trajectory focused on strategic financial oversight.Experience with Spend Plans, Execution Plans, funds transfers (MIPR, Form 9, 7600A, OAC Transfer), and expenditures across operations, manpower, research and development, and procurement funds.Significant experience at a military headquarters staff (e.g., HAF, OSD, Joint Staff, or MAJCOM), driving fiscal policy and resource allocation.Familiarity with databases such as IDECS, PBES, DEIMS, Power BI, and others.Proven track record in preparing senior DoD or Air Force leaders for compelling testimony before congressional committees, including expert knowledge of legislative processes.Comprehensive understanding and practical application of financial management statutory and regulatory requirements from OUSD Comptroller and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Demonstrated skill in researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex legislation, technical studies, and congressional data to provide strategic, actionable insight.Experience monitoring, analyzing, and leveraging data from tools like the Headquarters Air Force Task Management Tool (TMT) to anticipate congressional inquiries and other fiduciary tasks.Exceptional ability to strategically communicate and effectively brief senior US government officials on critical financial initiatives.A collaborator and effective communicator with the proven capacity to work independently and as part of a team orchestrate and manage senior-level engagements on high-stakes budgetary issues.Demonstrated ability to negotiate, integrate, and reconcile diverse viewpoints on complex budgetary issues to achieve consensus and drive financial objectives.Ability to provide decisive direction and establish priorities to achieve strategic financial goals across the Department.Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-District of Columbia-WashingtonType: Full time