Business Process Analyst - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you defining possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Sector Commercial Resupply Services Program (CRS) Business Management team is seeking a Business Process Analyst – Level 4 to be the program’s Tools, Systems, and Applications SME. This individual will ensure that program control tools and processes are compliant and streamlined for a multi-project program, and will be responsible for data integration and data validation across systems within the program. This position will be located in McLean VA. May consider a remote working scenario for this role.

Keys to success include:

• Ability to listen, communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively across levels and functions.
• Strong project management skills (to include the ability to set and maintain accountability to execution schedules and commitments).
• Ability to maneuver changing demands, requirements, and technology, utilizing both diplomacy and flexibility to balance requirements, technology sustainment, efficiencies, quality, and compliance.
• Completing requirements in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
• Knowledgeable about constraints associated with compliance, reporting requirements, upstream/downstream systems.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accountable for systems and tools data integrity/integration.
• Reviewing  current processes and procedures, and providing recommendations for streamlining and operational efficiency
• Training program team members on Business Management tools and processes
• Troubleshooting system issues and supporting harmonization.
• Applying knowledge of the DCMA data-driven Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) compliance process and current policy.
• Interfacing with the program to provide program control support and analysis
• Maintaining consistent communication with Business Management, Program Management & CAM teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Related field with 8+ years of EVMS experience - OR - a Master's degree with 6+ years of EVMS experience.
• Proficiency of the following systems or software: Deltek Cobra or similar project management software, Microsoft Project, Cost Point or  SAP Management Project Systems Modules, and Data Visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Experience in the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) processes within an EIA-748 compliant management control system.
• Experience in participating in aspects of scope management and work authorization, program scheduling processes and analysis, baseline change management, and variance analysis and reporting.
• Experience with internal surveillance processes and practices, DCMA surveillance, or other joint customer/contractor surveillance processes.
• Experience in tool training and process improvement.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to program control tools, data imports, and reporting
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Access).
• No clearance required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience assisting teams with cost and schedule integration, baseline management, and performance reporting.
• Experience in maintaining documentation for system configurations, workflows, and creating guides and templates.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $193,900.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.