Senior Principal Financial Analyst (NSS Business Unit) Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Senior Principal Financial Analyst (Cost) Level 4 join our Strategic Space Systems - National Space Systems team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. #definingpossible

SSSD has an opening for a Senior Principal Financial Analyst on the cost team within the National Space Systems (NSS) Business Unit (BU). The role will report to the NSS Deputy Business Manager and will be responsible for the financial analysis of the NSS BU and supporting programs.

This position requires a Department of Defense (DoD) active Top Secret (TS) security clearance or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) at time of application.

In this job, your key responsibilities include:

•  Strategic planning, reporting, and analysis of key financial metrics (Sales, Margin, Cash, Awards) for the NSS BU. Includes quarterly Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) contract profitability assessment, cash flow/balance sheet management, risk and opportunity assessment.
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial deliverables and analysis.
• Communicate financial progress and provide insight to senior leadership on regular basis
• Support monthly BU Operations reviews through preparation of financial content, including Quarter and Full Year forecast variance narrative and upside/downside sensitivity assessment.
• Lead financial development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) through collaboration with Business Development and Program Management.
• Lead ad-hoc exercises for financial impact/profitability analysis.
• Collaborative work style: ability to interface with different functions and levels of leadership both internal and external to the BU.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, while maintaining high attention to detail with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS Clearance and/or SCI Access
• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years’ experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field) – OR – Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience
• High proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel
• Experience with Northrop Grumman Space Systems financial reporting tools (SAP, Cobra, COGNOS)
• Financial analysis and reporting including development of forecast and profitability
• Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate analysis

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the aerospace & defense industry
• Analytical; makes recommendations using acquired data and experience
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
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