Principal Budget Analyst at Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA

Requisition ID: R10178088
• Category: Business Management
• Location: Northridge, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Indirect Budget Analyst based out of Northridge, CA. This position will be onsite. No teleworking is available for this position.

The Principal Indirect Budget Analyst is responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting of the overhead budget for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit (AWBU) of Northrop Grumman in Northridge, CA. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with all levels of the AWBU management team to develop and manage this critical budget.

A preferred candidate for this position will have prior experience developing, tracking, and analyzing budgets across multiple cost centers. Additionally, they will possess technical expertise in development of financial dashboards in either Power BI or Tableau including ETL functions.

Duties include but are not limited to:
•         Leading the annual budgeting cycle and in-year forecasting for indirect expense and direct labor base
•         Implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving Business Unit level dashboard reporting in Power BI or Tableau
•         Supporting the development of multi-year forecasting for use in long range strategic planning and forward pricing rate proposal activities
•         Identifying and maintaining artifacts to be retained in support of audits conducted by internal and external parties
•         Conducting variance analysis throughout the year and providing recommendations to BU leadership that align with organizational goals
•         Ensuring planned and actual overhead expenditures meet the financial goals and objectives of the organization while also complying with corporate guidance and federal regulations
•         Providing administrative support including but not limited to processing journal entries, intercompany cost transfers, and accounts payable support.

Basic Qualifications
•         5 years of experience with a Bachelors, 3 years of experience with Masters or 9 years of direct experience in lieu of degree with High School Diploma or equivalent
•         Proven proficiency implementing interactive dashboards using Power BI and/or Tableau enabling data driven decision-making
•         Expertise in advanced Microsoft Excel functions including Power Query and Power Pivot
•         Experience preparing and tracking budgets across multiple cost centers
•         Strong presentation skills in both verbally and through data visualization

Preferred Qualifications
•         Working knowledge of SQL, Python, Java and/or other programming languages
•         Government contracting experience including DCAA/DCMA audits
•         Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
•         Experience administrating SharePoint sites for internal and external audiences
Salary Range: $82,900 - $124,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.