Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

7d • $89,900 - $134,900

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Analyst responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS), and providing end-to-end support for internal and external audits. The role works with government accounting and compliance requirements, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, company disclosure statements, and procedures. It serves as the primary point of contact for DCAA and DCMA during ICS adequacy reviews and audits, and collaborates with senior leadership and functional stakeholders to resolve complex inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience in government contract accounting/compliance with 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Nine years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Proficiency in S/4 HANA.
• Basic understanding of SAP Controlling, Project Systems, and Sales Distribution modules.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for responding to auditor data calls and drafting explanations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Incurred Cost Submissions, indirect rate structures, and Planning Analytics/COGNOS applications.
• Ability to handle large data sets and perform complex reconciliations in Excel to identify anomalies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver the annual Incurred Cost Submission in accordance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and applicable company standards, including disclosure statements and PrOPs.
• Reconcile general ledger balances directly to claimed expenses, including Trial Balance and ZBOR reconciliations.
• Analyze and validate indirect cost pools and direct bases, ensuring proper classification.
• Perform analytical reviews to identify anomalies and risk areas.
• Evaluate unallowable costs to ensure they are segregated and removed as necessary.
• Apply allocation methodologies to distribute costs from indirect cost pools to final cost objectives.
• Maintain an understanding of indirect rate structures and segment-specific practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DCAA and DCMA during ICS adequacy reviews and audits.
• Establish and maintain audit workpapers, and provide documentation and transaction samples upon request.
• Investigate and draft official responses to Request for Information (RFI) findings.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and functional stakeholders to resolve complex inquiries.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior