Financial Analyst - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

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 4 (Senior Principal), to join our Launch & Missile Defense Systems - Missile Defense Systems team in Chandler, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible

In this job, you will:

• Facilitation of Program Earned Value in compliance to CPR/IPMR data reporting requirements; Leading preparation of earned value deliverables ensuring compliance, timeliness and accuracy

• Managing baseline efforts, and lead efforts for Initial Baseline Reviews (IBR’s) with customers

• Leading the EAC process to include earned value analysis, hands-on EAC updates, and revisions

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

• Preparation and presentation of financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts

• Internal and External support of compliance audits

• Support pricing, proposal activities and contract negotiations

• Cash Management to ensure timely invoicing and collections

• Collaborating with cross-functional partners including Operations, Engineering and Program Management

• Balancing 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

• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 4 - 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

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills oral and written

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