Budget Analyst – Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman

. Compile and review budgets for functional or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, forecasts, expense reports, and other data sources .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $81,800 - $160,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget compilation, analysis, and administration, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting principles. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with government regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Budget Compilation and ReviewAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsFinancial Reporting KnowledgeSAP/S4 ExperienceAnalytical and Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget AdministrationCost Rate EstablishmentExpense TrackingPerformance Metrics MonitoringVariance AnalysisData AnalysisPersonnel ForecastingCapital BudgetingIndirect Expense MonitoringHistorical Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Oral Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP/S4

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingAccounting PrinciplesCompliance RegulationsFARCAS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compile and review budgets for functional or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, forecasts, expense reports, and other data sources
Control funds and provide proper budget administration
Plan and monitor indirect expense EAC, including oversight by pool
Budget, monitor, and track capital and NCTA, including base analysis and direct labor yield analysis
Monitor implementation of Space Sector targets and performance metrics
Prepare regular and special-purpose reports
Maintain historical records
Analyze trends
Establish cost rates and personnel forecasts
Recommend and interpret budgetary policies and procedures
Compare actual costs against budgeted funds and determine rationales for variances
Partner closely with Manufacturing & Operations and Facilities leads and managers
Interact frequently with budget owners, managers, directors, and technical staff
Collaborate with other budget analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year for Level 3
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years for Level 4
An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
No clearance required to start
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Word
Oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience with SAP/S4
Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
Knowledge of compliance and government regulations (FAR & CAS)
Ability to effectively participate in team projects
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility, depending on the position
Shift differential, depending on the position
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business