Business Management Analyst - Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Business Management Analyst – Level 3 to support the Launch Systems Business Unit in Chandler, Arizona. This is a 100% onsite role and does not accommodate telecommuting. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This is a flexible, cross-functional analytical role supporting Business Unit leadership on high-priority challenges across strategy, operations, finance, program execution, business development, and organizational transformation. The analyst partners with teams across Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Finance, Business Development, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to help drive growth, improve performance, and inform executive decisions. The role is intended for an early- to mid-career professional who uses data, analysis, and strategic thinking to solve complex business problems. The analyst supports strategic planning and business integration, leads high-visibility initiatives, assesses business performance and growth opportunities, develops analytical tools and executive dashboards, and prepares communications for senior leaders. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance. A clearance is not required to start.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience, or a Ph.D. and 1 year of professional experience.
- Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Mathematics.
- Experience building financial models and performing data analysis.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Strong executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or master’s degree in Business Analytics, Finance, Data Science, Operations Research, or Engineering Management.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R, Alteryx, or similar analytics tools.
- Experience developing executive dashboards and performance metrics.
- Knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, pricing, or investment analysis.
- Experience supporting strategic planning, business development, consulting, or corporate strategy.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of the Business Unit Long Range Strategic Plan and integrate priorities into executive messaging, investment planning, operating roadmaps, annual operating plans, and business cases.
- Conduct market, competitive, and customer analyses to support strategic decisions.
- Lead high-visibility, cross-functional projects sponsored by Business Unit leadership; structure ambiguous challenges, develop project plans, coordinate stakeholders, and drive initiatives through implementation.
- Present recommendations and project progress to executive leadership.
- Analyze operational, financial, and program performance to identify opportunities to improve growth, profitability, cash flow, schedule execution, and operational efficiency.
- Perform root-cause analysis of business performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Build financial models and scenario analyses to support investment and operational decisions.
- Support capture strategy and deal design for strategic pursuits; develop business cases for new products, investments, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
- Evaluate emerging markets, customer trends, and competitive positioning.
- Develop executive dashboards and key performance indicators to improve visibility into business performance.
- Automate recurring reporting and improve data quality and accessibility across the business.
- Use analytical tools to transform large, complex datasets into actionable business insights.
- Develop executive briefings, presentations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership.
- Communicate complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support Business Unit operating reviews, strategic reviews, and customer engagements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
