Principal Business Management Analyst - Accounting

Principal Business Management Analyst - Accounting

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We're looking for you to join our team as a Principal Business Management Analyst - Accounting based out of Annapolis Junction, MD or Chantilly, VA. This onsite option may be staffed as a hybrid role from the MD or VA location. This position offers the 9 / 80 schedule.

What You'll Get to Do :

The Principal Business Management Analyst will support the Accounting department and report to the Accounting Manager. Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Responsible for supporting Monthly Billing Reporting and Analysis. This will entail running / extracting data out of SAP, using advanced excel functions to reconcile and analyze the data and creating published reports related to various items including Unbilled AR, Financing Payments, Prior Year Invoicing efforts, and Suspense.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the reporting and reconciliation process.
• Present generated reporting and variance analysis to Leadership.
• Collaborating with team members, Programs, PCAs, and Leadership to support various project efforts.
• Perform necessary clean-up activity, communicating findings from analytics and communicating the need for and facilitating the processing of Profit Plan Adjustments / FNBL / JVs.
• Responsible for all Billing Compliance matters. This will include being primary point of contact for and coordination of all Request for Information and any CAR / DCAR notices received from the government related to invoices. All necessary and related research and review of the official responses.
• Support of the development and implementation of corrective action plans in response to the audit findings. Tracking and reporting of the inquiries.
• Coordination and presentation of the Accounting System Audit and related System Description as it related to Billing, along with SOX Audit inquiries and process walkthrough demonstrations.
• Knowledgeable of and act as an advisor for Billing Compliance matters. Provide oversight and guidance to ensure our billing processes remain compliant with current regulations and represent best practices.
• Responsible for coordination of all Billing Team Training initiatives. To include obtaining all LX certifications to be able to create, schedule, host, and track attendance of LX trainings. Contribute to training content and coordinate and review contributions of others to the training decks to ensure complete and professional published trainings. Oversee assignments of trainings to team members and help track completion of trainings, with a focus on new team members, ensuring all Billing Specialists are fully trained in an efficient and timely manner.

Ideal candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and follow compliance protocol.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

What We Can Offer You :

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following : Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9 / 80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! MSBSMG Primary Level Salary Range : $87,000.00 - $130,600.00 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 .