2026 Associate Business Process Analyst/Business Process Analyst - Redondo Beach CA

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

3d•$69,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Business Process Analyst or Business Process Analyst to join their Intelligence Systems Division in Redondo Beach, CA. This role offers entry-level opportunities for individuals interested in gaining experience and exposure while supporting a mission to protect the nation and its allies. The company emphasizes a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and investing in employee growth through professional experiences and learning opportunities. Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer with deep mission experience, providing reliable, agile, and affordable space solutions.

Requirements

Associate Business Process Analyst: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or similar degree.
Associate Business Process Analyst: 0-2 years of professional experience in business process analysis, financial systems support, reporting, data analysis, or related work.
Business Process Analyst: Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Business Process Analyst: 0 years of experience.
Requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn new systems, business processes, and technical tools.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to work with large datasets and perform basic analysis.
Business Process Analyst: Experience supporting Cobra administration activities, including rate file updates, code file maintenance, or related cost-system processes.
Business Process Analyst: Experience working SAP to support project and cost-management processes.
Business Process Analyst: Ability to analyze workflows, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in financial, cost, or project-management environments.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles, terminology, and related reporting processes.
Experience with Power BI, SQL, VBA, Power Query, or other reporting and process automation tools.
Background in government contracting, cost management, or program-finance environments.

Responsibilities

Support recurring business and financial processes and scheduled reporting cycles, including data collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting, while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Support data flows across systems such as SAP, Cobra, wInsight, and related reporting tools.
Manage and support Cobra system processes, including updating Cobra code files, implementing and repricing rate files, and validating data used in cost reporting and reconciliation activities.
Support SAP-related business processes, including the creation and maintenance of networks, WBS elements, IWOs, settlement rules, and related project or cost-structure data.
Investigate data discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and help resolve process or system issues.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for business partners, program teams, and leadership using Excel, Power BI, SQL queries, or other reporting tools.
Participate in testing, validation, and implementation of system updates, reporting changes, and process improvements.
Document business processes, standard operating procedures, job aids, and process flows to improve consistency and knowledge sharing.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and support process enhancements.
Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in handling sensitive financial and operational data.
Independently manage defined processes, contribute to small projects, and recommend practical improvements to reporting, reconciliation, or workflow efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.