Budget Analyst
Quick Summary
Maintains forecasting models that support planning and reporting of indirect rates. This includes indirect expenses, headcount, utilization,
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting,
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Sector has an opening for a Budget Analyst (level 2) to support the organization’s Rates and Budgets team. This position will be a direct report to a Manager of Functional Business Management and will partner with one or more functional organizations to manage all budgeting activities.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Maintains forecasting models that support planning and reporting of indirect rates. This includes indirect expenses, headcount, utilization, and other key metrics for budgeting data used to manage rates.
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- →Prepares monthly Budget Actual Variance (BAV) reports, conducts variance analysis, executive summaries, and management presentations.
- →Conducts monthly reviews with budget owners, providing analysis and coordinating inputs into forecasting tools and other supporting models.
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- →Supports audits, proposals, ad-hoc requests, and special projects as needed.
- →Provide support for rate segments in all Forward Pricing, Estimating System, and Accounting System related audits by internal and external auditors (DCMA/DCAA, Internal Audit, and D&T).
The successful candidate must be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills. Oral and written communication skills are very important factors to the successful execution of job responsibilities. Successful candidate will need strong Excel skills, analytical and organizational skills, and will need to feel confident interfacing with all levels of management (VPs, Directors, Managers, and Technical Staff).
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field and 2 years of relevant work experience or a master's degree in a related field and 0 years relevant work experience; or 6 years of related work experience in lieu of degree
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Financial analysis and reporting experience
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Must be able to work onsite in McLean, VA
- Experience in Aerospace & Defense industry
- Experience with SAP and COGNOS Analytics software
- Experience with SOX, GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFARs, and familiarity with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $69,000–$103,400 a year
- 26% above the $68,210 median for Other jobs on Jobera (133,430 salaries).
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 30, 2026
- First seen
- October 30, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 3
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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