Business Process Analyst - Level 1 - Redondo CA

Job Description

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

At Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector, we provide opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide. You will join a collaborative team as a Business Process Analyst – Level 1 based in Redondo Beach, CA, performing critical data and process support for our Mission‑Critical systems.

Redondo Beach, CA – 100% onsite. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel: 10% of the time.

Active Top‑Secret (or SCI) clearance required at time of application.

• Support recurring business and financial reporting cycles, including data collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Manage data flows across systems such as SAP, Deltek Cobra, wInsight, and related reporting tools.
• Maintain Cobra system processes, including updating code files, implementing and repricing rate files, and validating data for cost reporting and reconciliation.
• Support SAP‑related business processes, including the creation and maintenance of networks, WBS elements, IWOs, settlement rules, and 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• No prior professional experience required.
• Active Top‑Secret or SCI clearance at time of application.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large data sets and perform basic analysis.

• Experience supporting Deltek Cobra administration activities, including rate file updates, code file maintenance, or related cost‑system processes.
• Experience working in SAP to support project and cost‑management processes.
• Ability to analyze workflows, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements.
• Experience in financial, cost, or project‑management environments.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles and reporting processes.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, VBA, Power Query, or other reporting and process automation tools.

• Primary level salary range: $69,400.00 – $ (tailored to scope, experience, and market).
• Access to Northrop Grumman Total Rewards package – visit the Total Rewards site for details.

This is a U.S. federal job posting. On‑site location and travel requirements apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.