Business Process Analyst

Business Process Analyst Level 2

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Business Process Analyst Level 2 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This role supports recurring reporting cycles and ensures data accuracy; manages data inputs, outputs, and analysis across platforms such as SAP, Deltek Cobra, wInsight, Power BI, and Excel based tools; and contributes to business process improvements.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support recurring business and financial processes and scheduled reporting cycles, including data collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting, while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Support data flows across systems such as SAP, Cobra, wInsight, and related reporting tools
• Manage and support Cobra system processes, including updating Cobra code files, implementing and repricing rate files, and validating data used in cost reporting and reconciliation activities
• Support SAP-related business processes, including the creation and maintenance of networks, WBS elements, IWOs, settlement rules, and related project or cost-structure data
• Investigate data discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and help resolve process or system issues
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for business partners, program teams, and leadership using Excel, Power BI, SQL queries, or other reporting tools
• Participate in testing, validation, and implementation of system updates, reporting changes, and process improvements
• Document business processes, standard operating procedures, job aids, and process flows to improve consistency and knowledge sharing
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and support process enhancements
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in handling sensitive financial and operational data
• Independently manage defined processes, contribute to small projects, and recommend practical improvements to reporting, reconciliation, or workflow efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience in business process analysis, financial systems support, reporting, data analysis, or related work OR Master's degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to work with large datasets and perform basic analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Cobra administration activities, including rate file updates, code file maintenance, or related cost-system processes.
• Experience working SAP to support project and cost-management processes
• Experience working in financial, cost, or project-management environments
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles, terminology, and related reporting processes
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, VBA, Power Query, or other reporting and process automation tools
• Background in government contracting, cost management, or program-finance environments

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new systems, business processes, and technical tools
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to analyze workflows, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements