Financial Analyst (Level 2 or Level 3)

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Financial Analyst – Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Senior Principal), located in Redondo Beach, CA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

In this job, you will:

• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure program contracts are within negotiated, agreed-upon parameters, government cost control guidelines, and accounting guidelines
• Performs analyses and prepares program financial reports for internal and external customers relative to program cost incurrence, material tracking, and labor spending
• Identifies and mitigates program cost and schedule risk
• Coordinates and prepares program financial forecasting and reporting, the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP)
• Facilitates, monitors, and forecasts program financing mechanisms including Accounts Receivable, Advanced Payments, and Accounts Payable
• Supports program audits, reviews, and fact-finding as requested by program customers, audit agencies, and company management
• Supports program cost estimate development, customer proposals, and negotiation as necessary
• Performs a quarterly Financial Estimate at Complete (EAC), monitoring and analyzing the Estimate to Complete (ETC), significant variances, risk management reserve (MR), and preparing of internal and external status reports
• Develops funds run out (FRO) analyses to ensure compliance to both program funding needs and government funding availability
• Works cooperatively with the business, functional, and technical staff to address internal and external customer requests
• Briefs financial forecasts and results to Business Unit and Division Leadership

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Senior Principal).

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

Basic Qualifications – Level 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ experience in Business, Finance, Operations, and/or Accounting OR; 3 years of stated experience and a Masters’ Degree​​
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Basic Qualifications – Level 4:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years’ experience in Business, Finance, Operations, and/or Accounting OR; 6 years of stated experience and a Master's Degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Experience on customer reporting with CFSRs, IPMR, and related CDRLs/SDRLs
• Experience briefing complex financial performance, analyses, and concepts to executive leadership
• Working experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Proficiency in the following systems or software: COBRA (or similar project management software), SAP Management Project Systems Module, and IBM Business Analytics (Cognos)
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Clearance

Strategic Space Systems: SSSD excels in satellite payloads & directed energy for security and exploration. We champion innovation, affordability, and reliability in aerospace and defense, ensuring mission success. Embrace the space revolution with us and achieve the impossible.

About Business Management: Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $170,300.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.