Principal Regulatory Compliance Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

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.

The Mission Systems is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Analyst, who is responsible for the planning, preparation, and delivery of the annual Incurred Cost Submission, as well as providing end‑to‑end support for internal and external audits.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, create and deliver the annual Incurred Cost Submission in accordance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and applicable company standards (disclosure statements and PrOPs)
• Reconcile general ledger balances directly to claimed expenses (Trial Balance, ZBOR reconciliations)
• Analyze and validate indirect cost pools and direct bases and ensure proper classification
• Perform analytical reviews to identify anomalies and risk areas
• Evaluate unallowable costs to guarantee segregation and removal as necessary
• Apply allocation methodologies to distribute costs from indirect cost pools to final cost objectives
• Maintain a strong understanding of indirect rate structures and segment-specific practices
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DCAA & DCMA during ICS adequacy review and audit
• Establish and maintain audit workpapers; providing documentation and transaction samples upon request
• Investigate and draft official responses to Request for Information (RFIs) findings
• Collaborate with senior leadership and partner with functional stakeholders to resolve complex inquiries

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent experience in government contract accounting/compliance with 5 years of relevant experience -OR- Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience
• Will consider 9 years of experience in lieu of degree requirement
• Proficiency in S/4 HANA
• Basic understanding of SAP modules: Controlling, Project Systems and Sales Distribution
• Experience in Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for responding to auditor data calls and drafting explanation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Incurred Cost Submissions, indirect rate structures, and Planning Analytics / COGNOS applications
• Ability to handle large data sets and perform complex reconciliations in Excel to identify anomalies
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.