Sr. Principal Financial Analyst

Relocation assistance may be available. This position requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain program access. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Sr. Principal Financial Analyst to join our team in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA, supporting the Air Dominance Division. Due to the classified nature of the work, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Responsibilities

• Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis.
• Supports development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans.
• Works with the business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and to support the management & reporting requirements for the program.
• Manages program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis).
• Supports review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections.
• Supports Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
• Coordinates with functional business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.
• Supports the development of presentations for, and occasionally briefs, Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
• Supports initiatives and ad hoc requests from Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
• Interfaces with business, program, and corporate personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry-related field OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in the same fields.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Data and/or financial analysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics.
• Experience with the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan processes.
• Excel experience including Macros, MS Excel (e.g., INDEX-MATCH, Pivot tables), and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.
• Active DOD Top Secret clearance with completed investigation in the last 6 years.

Benefits

• Exceptional learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan, Company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Excellent 401K matching program.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00. 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.