Principal Budget Analyst

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.