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Northrop Grumman

Financial Analyst - Senior Principal (Level 4)

Chandler, AZ

Requisition ID: R10103281

  • Category: Business Management
  • Location: Chandler, AZ, USA
  • Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
  • Shift: Days (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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.

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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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Staff Financial Analyst to support our Chandler, AZ location.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Facilitation of Program Earned Value in compliance to CPR/IPMR data reporting requirements.
  • Lead preparation of earned value deliverables ensuring compliance, timeliness and accuracy.
  • Manage baseline efforts, and lead efforts for Initial Baseline Reviews (IBR's) with customers.
  • Lead the EAC process to include earned value analysis, hands-on EAC updates, and revisions.
  • Manage 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.
  • Assistance with contract negotiations.
  • Support of pricing and proposal activities.
  • Cash Management to ensure timely invoicing and collections.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Operations, Engineering and Program Management.
  • Promotes 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.
  • Maintains the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with 10+ years of industry related experience in finance, accounting, or program control - OR - a Master's degree and 8+ years of experience. Will consider experience in lieu of education.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience with Earned Value and financial reporting on a variety of contract types.
  • Experience with financial forecasting system & COBRA earned value management system.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.
  • Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
Salary Range: $92,400 USD - $138,600 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Client-provided location(s): Chandler, AZ, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10103281
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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