Senior Principal Business Management Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We're looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Business Management Analyst based out of Manhattan Beach, CA or Salt Lake City, UT. This is an onsite position that may be staffed as a hybrid role from the CA or UT site area. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.
What You'll Get to Do
The Senior Principal Business Management Analyst will be a direct report to the Space Park Foundry (SPF) Business Manager and will partner closely with SPF functional leads and directors. They will be passionate about automating financial processes and driving process improvements to enhance visibility and achieve financial commitments and strategic objectives.
Specific roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program resource management, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking, and analysis
Preparation and presentation of financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecast
Compliance and financial reporting in support of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly Indicated Finals (IF)
Comprehensive Estimate-at-Complete (CEAC) preparation and review
On-going collaboration with the customer and functional teams
NCTA Management and Reporting
Budget/Cost Center Management and Reporting
Developing, automating, and maintaining financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve efficiency and visibility
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of performance in financial analysis roles, preferably within complex production environments, strong analytical skills with a keen eye for process improvement and automation, experience with developing and deploying automated financial solutions and tools, and excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with various stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional industry related experience - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of professional industry related experience.
Prior experience supporting high volume production environments and developing tools to report on production status and financial impact
Prior experience in finance, accounting and/or program control
Understanding of DOD contracts, government Cost Accounting Standards, and the FAR
Prior experience in a Program Control Environment - setting up cost control system, and monitoring costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, SAP, COGNOS, SQL, and Tableau
Prior experience preparing and presenting financial analysis to team and/or management.
US Citizenship is required
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications: