Financial Analyst 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.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 or Level 4 located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
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 will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Your Role and Impact:

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
Why You? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ 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
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience
Financial or accounting experience
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
No clearance required to start

Preferred Qualifications:

Aerospace or Defense Industry experience
Department of Defense (DoD) experience
Experience working with SAP, Deltek CostPoint, Deltek Cobra/MPM or Oracle Primavera
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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.