Associate Manufacturing Business Analyst

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.
The Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows facility is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Business Analyst to join our team. Roles and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager Operations Program Engineering, the incumbent will assist the OBM team with monthly financial and budgetary planning. Specific duties to include:  - Assist in the generation of proposals, including basis of estimates, resource codes, estimate rational, bid codes overhead and labor rates. Involvement with proposal kickoffs, BOE development and pricing in conjunction with the OPM. Work with the Proposal Core Team members to assure adequate and compliant proposal submissions in accordance with customer requirements.  - Assist in the development of WSA’s/WADR’s, Comp EAC’s and single point adjustments with the OPM’s and Program Finance.  - Candidate should have working knowledge of Earned Value and Earned Value concepts. Ensure timely and accurate monthly/weekly program earned value (EV) metrics. This planning position will interface with the OPM’s and OBM’s to provide comprehensive financial analysis to identify and assist in mitigating program risks. - Provide Weekly/Monthly Data and Analysis regarding Support to Touch Labor trending.  
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Basic Qualifications: -  Bachelor’s degree in business related field - Demonstrated experience in working on teams or projects  - Knowledge or experience with SAP or other ERP systems  - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Pivots and Word)  - US citizen and ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance   Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with all levels of management  - Experience in a financial/planning environment, scheduling and planning, strong analytical skills.  - General knowledge of Manufacturing Processes - Analytical thinking, detailed planning, and presentation skills - Attention to detail and accuracy.  - Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others. - Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills  - Knowledge/Experience with SAP
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