Principal Budget Analyst

: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - 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.

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 y 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Budget Analyst based out of Plymouth, MN.

What You'll Get to Do :

The Principal Budget Analyst will support budget/rate development, actuals reporting, and monthly forecasting within the Armament Systems Rates & Budgets team. Roles and responsibilities of the Principal Budget Analyst will encompass the following, and vary slightly depending on specific position, program, or business unit to which you are assigned:

• Monitor indirect budget and/or rate performance against plan including monthly reporting requirements (actuals, absorption, forecasting) to budget owners, internal management, and/or DCMA/DCAA
• Review and analyze actual variance drivers and assist with corrective action planning
• Develop annual budgets in support of the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal and any necessary mid-year updates
• Support monthly budget estimate-at-complete updates
• Provide support for internal reporting and reviews
• Assist budget managers to execute budgets to meet targets (headcount, utilization, costs)
• Support DCMA/DCAA and internal audits and requests
• Work closely management and other accountants within the finance department to ensure compliance with internal procedures, government accounting regulations, and Accounting Standard Codification (ASC).
• The analyst will complete audits of cost for accurate and appropriate recording and monthly time card audits to ensure compliance.
• Serve as business management liaison to supporting areas

Basic Qualifications

• Must have 9 years of related work experience in lieu of degree. Will consider: Bachelor's degree plus 5 years related work experience - OR - a master's degree with 3 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
• Experience preparing and presenting information and/or analysis to all levels of management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Must be an agile learner and able to grasp business processes and concepts easily and quickly
• Self-motivated individual with strong time management skills
• Problem solving ability
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and self-discipline to review work prior to submission
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Costpoint, internal financial budgeting systems, COGNOS
• Government contracting experience
• Rates and budgets experience
• Curiosity, with a passion for learning and asking several questions deep to ensure understanding
• Experience with DCMA/DCAA audits

Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $118,700.00 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. 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.