Financial Analyst 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Financial Analyst- Level 3 (Principal) , or Level 4 (Senior Principal) to join our Choose an item. Space Superiority team in Dulles, VA . This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible Our Financial Analyst will interface with the program managers, cost account managers (CAMs) and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet program requirements. This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4.

Requirements

Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of professional experience
Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Financial or accounting experience
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
No clearance required to start

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or Defense Industry experience
Department of Defense (DoD) experience
Experience working with SAP, Deltek CostPoint, Deltek Cobra/MPM or Oracle Primavera
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Have excellent problem solving and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Assist in management of program financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, funding profiles, reporting and variance analysis
Setting up cost control accounts and incorporate changes into the cost management system to maintain cost and schedule baselines
Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports to support cost variance/trend analysis
Assist in preparing monthly Earned Value metrics for internal/external meetings
Develop and review estimates at Complete (EACs)
Assisting in preparing for internal and external audits
Develop and maintain program artifacts and documentation
Setting up, prepare and follow up with all required financial reports
Effectively communicating with leadership regarding financial status, metrics and deliverables.
Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Business Unit/Division/Sector leadership
Participating in knowledge transfer and best practices sharing with peers