IO Program and Budget Analyst

United States-District of Columbia-Washington$104k–$194kPosted Jul 7, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 (Mission Systems Sector) is actively recruiting a Information Operations/Defense Planning, Programming, and Budget (PPBE), Specialist team member in support of an existing long-term Government Program Office to work in Washington D.C. We're looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented, individual with the ability to communicate/coordinate highly technical analysis directly with the customer and distributed team members. Function: * Support the Headquarters Air Force Information Operations (IO) Division with subject matter expertise in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. * Provide direct support to the Information Operations Division, focusing on budget formulation, execution, and liaison activities with resource panels, secretariat level financial management offices, and congressional committees. Essential Duties: * Subject matter expert with demonstrated experience serving in budget or financial management roles with the ability to develop budgets, support the development of new funding initiatives, plan and manage execution of funds, analyze budgetary and legislative documents, and prepare leadership for briefings and hearings * This role requires the ability to operate with a high level of independence at a Service HQ level, providing seasoned perspective on all financial and budgetary matters related to the Air Force IO and non-kinetic operations. This position can be filled a the Principal or Sr. Principal level. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience or a PhD and 1 years of experience * Direct experience supporting DoW/DoD PPBE process. * Direct experience supporting senior staff and DoW/DoD on complex budgetary and financial matters. * US Citizenship is required * Active Top Secret Clearance required with the ability to obtain SCI access. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or a PhD and 4 years of experience * Direct experience supporting DoW/DoD PPBE process. * Direct experience supporting senior staff and DoW/DoD on complex budgetary and financial matters. * US Citizenship is required * Active Top Secret Clearance required with the ability to obtain SCI access. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience supporting DoD/DoW PPBE, financial management, or budget analysis, demonstrating a career trajectory focused on strategic financial oversight. * Experience with Spend Plans, Execution Plans, funds transfers (MIPR, Form 9, 7600A, OAC Transfer), and expenditures across operations, manpower, research and development, and procurement funds. * Significant experience at a military headquarters staff (e.g., HAF, OSD, Joint Staff, or MAJCOM), driving fiscal policy and resource allocation. * Familiarity with databases such as IDECS, PBES, DEIMS, Power BI, and others. * Proven track record in preparing senior DoD or Air Force leaders for compelling...

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