Business Management Analyst - Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

4d•$81,400 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Business Management Analyst – Level 3 your role at Chandler, AZ will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? This is not a traditional functional analyst position. This position is designed for an exceptional early-mid career professional who enjoys solving difficult business problems through data, analysis, and strategic thinking. The successful candidate will work across every aspect of the business, partnering with leaders in Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Finance, Business Development, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to help drive growth, improve business performance, and support executive decision making. The Strategic Business Analyst serves as a flexible analytical resource to Business Unit leadership, working wherever the organization’s highest-priority business challenges exist. Projects span strategy, operations, finance, program execution, business development, and organizational transformation. No two projects will be the same. This role offers broad exposure to the business and the opportunity to influence high-impact decisions that shape the future of Launch Systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or Mathematics
Experience building financial models and performing data analysis

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
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 with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of the Business Unit Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP); Integrate strategic priorities into executive messaging, investment planning, operating roadmaps, annual operating plans, and business cases; Conduct market, competitive, and customer analyses to support strategic decision making.
Lead high-visibility, cross-functional projects sponsored by Business Unit leadership; structure ambiguous business challenges into actionable analytical frameworks; develop project plans, coordinate stakeholders, and drive initiatives through implementation; present recommendations and 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 on business performance issues and develop recommendations for corrective action; build financial models and scenario analyses to support investment and operational decisions.
Support capture strategy and deal design for strategic pursuits; develop business cases supporting new products, investments, partnerships, and strategic initiatives; evaluate emerging markets, customer trends, and competitive positioning.
Develop executive dashboards and key performance indicators that improve visibility into business performance; automate recurring reporting and improve data quality and accessibility across the business; leverage analytical tools to transform large, complex datasets into actionable business insights.
Develop executive briefings, presentations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership; clearly communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences; support Business Unit operating reviews, strategic reviews, and customer engagements.
Other duties as assigned