Business Planning Analyst Level 3

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Business Planning Analyst level 3 to support our growing business on-site at our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possibilities across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and efforts contribute to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and enhance your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector, within the Weapons Systems Division, is currently seeking a Business Planning Analyst to support our Missile Products Fuzing & Warheads Business at Allegany Ballistics Lab facility located in Rocket Center, WV.  In this role, the selected leader will support the Program Management staff in managing and delivering all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.

Business Planning Analyst are responsible for supporting all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).  Additional responsibilities include supporting of company programs for project planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical for all aspects of program performance.  The individual will lead a cross-functional organization team aligned to accomplish common program performance goals.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!

Learn more about our site here:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Overview:

Plans program efforts of an organization’s activities. Develops information on budget status, workforce level, equipment availability, and other company capabilities. Determines customer requirements and translates these requirements into organizational plans.

• Assist Program Manager in directing all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Assist Program Manager with cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Leads a cross-functional team of associates with a wide range of skill sets, ensuring roles and responsibilities of all team members are well understood and executed.
• Ensures program-wide focus on safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Manages manufacturing operations and subcontractor actions and performance.
• Controls expenditures within limitation of project budget.
• Develops and manages performance metrics on assigned programs to drive continuous improvement.
• Develops and delivers presentations to management, and other program stakeholders.
• Performs Risk and Opportunity Management.

Desired Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to assist Program Manager in managing a project team daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding status, awareness’s, and escalations.
• Ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required is performed.
• Ability to assist Program Manager at initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organization.
• Critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks.
• Impeccable ethics in business conduct; ability to lead by example and foster ethical behavior at all times.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree and at least 4 year of experience.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct work experience with Department of Defense Government and Major Prime Contractors (Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, etc.)
• Experience with manufacturing of DOD products.
• The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.

Salary Range: $84,200.00 - $126,400.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.