Budget Analyst - Level 3 or 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Rates & Budget team is seeking a Budget Analyst at Level 3 or Level 4 to support the Manufacturing & Operations (M&O) and Facilities team. The analyst will work closely with the M&O and Facilities Lead and Managers to achieve Sector-level budget and rates targets, and will regularly interact with budget owners, including Managers and Directors. The role calls for strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organizational skills, advanced Excel expertise, and confidence working with management and technical staff. Collaboration with other budget analysts is also expected. The position is available in Redondo Beach, California, or Linthicum, Maryland, and follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. The role may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years, or a PhD and 1 year; an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree and 6 years, or a PhD and 4 years; an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Word.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Experience with SAP/S4.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
- Knowledge of compliance and government regulations, including FAR and CAS.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in team projects.
- NGRB background or experience.
Responsibilities
- Compile and review budgets for functional or organizational units using actual performance, prior budget figures, forecasts, expense reports, and other data to control funds and support budget administration.
- Plan and monitor indirect expense EAC, including oversight by pool.
- Budget, monitor, and track capital and NCTA, in conjunction with base analysis and direct labor yield (DLY) analysis.
- Monitor implementation of Space Sector targets, including addressing challenges to meet or exceed performance metrics.
- Prepare regular and special-purpose reports.
- Maintain historical records.
- Analyze trends.
- Establish cost rates and personnel forecasts.
- Recommend and interpret budgetary policies and procedures.
- Compare actual costs with budgeted funds and determine the rationale for cost variances.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
