Principal Business Management Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Partner with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to develop comprehensive, data-driven business cases and optimization ideas from problem definition through approval and benefits realization .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and business case development, with a strong focus on delivering evidence-based insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel skills and data visualization tools to support decision-making processes.

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Financial ModelingData AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentAdvanced Excel SkillsFinOps Framework

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisSensitivity AnalysisRisk AnalysisReturn On InvestmentNet Present ValuePayback PeriodRun-Rate SavingsData Quality ImprovementCost-Benefit AnalysisPerformance Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationCoachingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsOptimization Hub

Certifications & Qualifications

FinOps Practitioner Certificate

Industry Keywords

IT Cost ManagementProcurementCorporate FP&AExecutive ReportingGovernment Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to develop comprehensive, data-driven business cases and optimization ideas from problem definition through approval and benefits realization
Gather and synthesize financial, operational, technical, and qualitative data into cohesive, evidence-based, narrative-driven decision artifacts
Independently validate financial assumptions and calculations, including return on investment, net present value, payback period, run-rate savings, and one-time benefits
Perform sensitivity and risk analyses and recommend corrective actions
Review business cases, optimization ideas, and supporting artifacts for completeness, consistency, defensibility, and executive readiness
Advise and coach IPTs on business case development, financial modeling, and executive narrative quality
Maintain accurate, complete, traceable, and reporting-ready initiative data within the Optimization Hub
Produce and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting for approved business cases and optimization ideas
Monitor initiatives across pipeline stages using health, aging, and at-risk criteria
Escalate material variances, aging actions, and underperforming initiatives to project owners and leadership
Reconcile realized savings, run-rate versus one-time classifications, and budget-to-actual results with Business Management, CIDO, and other stakeholders
Identify recurring control, reporting, and data-quality issues and recommend improvements
Present financial analyses, portfolio insights, and recommendations to managers, directors, and senior stakeholders
Serve as the primary analytical point of contact for assigned business cases and optimization ideas

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master's degree; 1 year with a PhD
Advanced Excel skills, including development and review of formula-driven financial models
Working proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools
Experience preparing and presenting executive-level reporting to senior leadership
Ability to develop proficiency in the FinOps Framework and data center and cloud financial-management concepts
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance
Secret clearance type specified; no clearance required for start
Preferred: Experience with IT cost management, procurement, FinOps, and/or corporate FP&A programs doing business cases and cost-benefit analysis
Preferred: FinOps practitioner certificate
Strong written communication skills, with experience holding business documents to an explicit narrative or writing standard
Ability to work independently within established standards and recommend practical improvements to templates, metrics, and processes
Travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Relocation assistance is not available