Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

4d • $94,200 - $141,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to support financial performance for program areas. The position is based in San Diego, California, and requires weekly on-site work with a hybrid telework schedule. Travel is 10% of the time. The role supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, cost and schedule control, and compliance activities, and works with business management teams to improve financial performance and meet program management and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry-related fields; or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Strategic Plan processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities concurrently and adapt to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid changes.
• Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the performance measurement baseline, Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC), significant variances, management reserve (MR), and financial reserve (FR), and prepare internal and external status reports.
• Perform EAC assessments of subcontracts and general procurement material.
• Analyze and prepare reports to ensure program contracts comply with negotiated parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines.
• Participate in cost and schedule control through the cost schedule control system.
• Perform quarterly profitability assessments.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and planning processes.
• Prepare monthly Indicated Final (IF).
• Support program-area financial management, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting, analysis, and EAC analysis.
• Support development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans.
• Execute and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
• Work with business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and support program management and reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly resources (NCTA) budgets and track actuals.
• Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan with a 401(k) matching program.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Exceptional benefits and healthcare.
• 9/80 schedule.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal