Financial Analyst - Level 4

About the role

Facilitate Program Earned Value in compliance to IPMR/IPMDAR data reporting requirements.

Leading preparation of earned value deliverables ensuring compliance, timeliness and accuracy.

Manage baseline efforts and lead efforts for Initial Baseline Reviews (IBR’s) with customers.

Lead the EAC process to include earned value analysis, hands-on EAC updates, and revisions.

Lead the monthly financial forecasting process to include analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin, and cash.

Prepare and present financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts.

Support internal and external support of compliance audits.

Support pricing, proposal activities and contract negotiations.

Cash Management to ensure timely invoicing and collections.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Operations, Engineering and Program Management.

Balance multiple projects and prioritize.

Provide guidance and mentoring to junior analysts.

Promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement.

Maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Program Earned Value in compliance to IPMR/IPMDAR data reporting requirements.
• Leading preparation of earned value deliverables ensuring compliance, timeliness and accuracy.
• Manage baseline efforts and lead efforts for Initial Baseline Reviews (IBR’s) with customers.
• Lead the EAC process to include earned value analysis, hands-on EAC updates, and revisions.
• Lead the monthly financial forecasting process to include analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin, and cash.
• Prepare and present financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts.
• Support internal and external support of compliance audits.
• Support pricing, proposal activities and contract negotiations.
• Cash Management to ensure timely invoicing and collections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Operations, Engineering and Program Management.
• Balance multiple projects and prioritize.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior analysts.
• Promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Earned Value and financial reporting on a variety of contract types.
• Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills oral and written.
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Ability to communicate financial/program information efficiently within a matrix organization.
• Experience with SPFP financial forecasting system & COBRA earned value management system.
• Earned Value Proficiency including the Earned Value Guidelines and ONE NG System Description.
• Experience with company procedures for Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Strategic Plan development.
• Working knowledge of Revenue Recognition (ASC 606) processes and procedures.
• Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Active DOD or ability/willingness to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Financial Reporting.
• Program Control.
• Cost Accounting Standards.
• US Government Procurement.
• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606).
• SPFP Financial Forecasting System.
• COBRA Earned Value Management System.
• Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Strategic Plan Development.
• Secret Clearance (if applicable).

Benefits

Northrop Grumman is committed to providing benefits that support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees and their families. These benefits include:

• Health Insurance Coverage.
• Lifetime Disability Insurance.
• Savings Plan.
• Company Paid Holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement Savings Plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Comprehensive Wellness Programs.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Continuous Learning and Training.
• Work-Life Balance Initiatives.
• Volunteer Opportunities.
• Community Engagement Programs.
• Environmental Sustainability Initiatives.
• Family-Friendly Policies.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Commitment.
• Pay Transparency Statement.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time