Principal/Sr Principal Business Management Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Business Management Analyst (Level 3) or  Senior Principal Business Management Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Ideally this position will be located in our El Segundo, CA offices. However, the selected candidate may also report to major sector office locations in Melbourne, FL, Rancho Bernardo, CA, Palmdale, CA, or Clearfield, UT. The preference will be for in-office work. There is limited opportunity for hybrid/remote work, but in those cases the employee will be expected to routinely come into the office based on a schedule agreed upon with the manager. The Business Management Analyst will be responsible for providing support to the Sector and Division Contracts organizations. This includes being a focal point for contracts process, policies, and industry regulations, including the Risk Work Authorization (RWA) system, and management of the SOX self-audit process for contract set up. In addition, the Business Management Analyst will be responsible for managing various reporting responsibilities related to contracts, including: RWAs, SOX Controls, Closeouts, UCAs, and other topics as necessary. Attendance in Sector meetings, working groups, and compliance councils will also be a regular and expected role for this position. The selected candidate will be an integral part of Sector Operations in ensuring that the contracts professionals in AS have the resources and support required for success. This role includes responsibilities related to training for the Sector and Division contracts organizations. The selected candidate will act as the primary LX administrator and be responsible for tasks including maintenance of functional trainings in Learning Exchange (LX) and My Learning Experience (MLE), as well as providing regular support and facilitation of the Enterprise Contracts Training and Certification (ECTAC) program. The successful analyst will have strong organizational and communication skills and be able to find creative and efficient solutions to the business challenges of a diverse AS Sector customer base and complex contract requirements. They will also be a conduit between Contracts, Sector Finance, Billing, Cost & Schedule Management and other functional areas, other sectors’ Contracts and IWO organizations, and the Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO). Keys to success include: Ability to listen, communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively across levels and functions. Ability to lead through and overcome/adapt to obstacles and challenges. Strong project management skills (to include the ability to set and maintain accountability to execution schedules and commitments). Strong organizational and communication skills. Completing requirements in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment. Roles and Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Managing various reporting responsibilities related to RWAs, SOX Controls, Closeouts, UCAs, and other topics as